Monitoring strategy

8. Radiation protection instrumentation

All monitoring equipment should be tested and calibrated in accordance with the regulations; suitable procedures for this are provided in other NPL Good Practice Guides. The scope of the calibration should cover all intended uses of the instrument.

The employer is responsible for the selection of the radiation protection instruments based on the recommendations of the RPA.

The Radiation Protection Advisor should be aware of the limitations of the difference types radiation protection instruments available. All instruments have strengths and weaknesses. Refer to module on 'Choice of radiation instrument'.

Any instruments used should be subject to pre- and post-survey checks.