Radiation Protection Office

The Radiation Protection Office provides advice on all aspects of radiation protection and the installation and use of X-ray equipment, lasers, UV, microwave and radio-frequency devices and on the hazards of working with radioactive substances.

Local rules are applied to any work involving ionising or non-ionising radiation, substances or devices. Any University of Liverpool staff member who works with ionising radiation should be registered with the Radiation Protection Office.

Online training seminars

If you work in an area involving ionising radiation please view the videos below.

Ionising radiation safety

• Introduction to radiation protection
• Introduction to radiation protection in veterinary practice
• Contamination control
• Radiation Safety Seminar (PowerPoint file).

Laser safety

• Laser classes
• Non beam hazards
• Protective measures
• Protective eyewear
• Laser safety (PowerPoint file).

Ultra violet safety

• UV safety training (PowerPoint file)
• UV seminar recording.