Welcome to UKHSA Radiation Protection Instrument Testing Service
UK Health Security Agency
Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards Directorate (RCE, formally CRCE) is now part of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
UKHSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.
UKHSA Radiation Protection Services
UKHSA delivers radiological assessment consultancy services, training, expert information and advice and products.
The UKHSA Radiation Protection Adviser Service
The UKHSA RPA service offers practical, up to date and quality assured radiation protection advice to employers in industry, education, and veterinary, dental and medical workplaces across the UK.
The UKHSA Radiological Protection Training Scheme: Instrumentation
Are you required to make decisions and provide advice on the selection, use and testing of radiation monitoring equipment? If so, take a look at our RPTS "Selection, Use and Testing of Radiological Protection Instrumentation" course.
The UK's most comprehensive radiation protection facilities
UKHSA is the UK's primary authority carrying out world-leading research to advance knowledge about protection from the risks of radiation.
Established in 1975, our facilities are the most comprehensive in the UK. We provide wide-ranging services including instrument testing and repair, consultancy and development, type-testing, and design custom monitoring systems.
Our pioneering radiation metrology facilities lead the UK in the testing of radiation protection instrumentation. Our facilities are fully traceable to national and international primary standards. We also provide high quality training, instrumentation and measurement consultancy as well as full delicensing and decommissioning support.
Fast, efficient instrument testing
Customers using our fast, efficient instrument testing service can be assured that the tests satisfy or exceed regulatory requirements, national guidance and best practice.
What radiation protection services does UKHSA offer?
We offer UK-wide radiation safety services, training and products. Find out more about us and our comprehensive range of services.
Tell me about the instrument testing service
UKHSA's Instrument Testing Service has been provided to many thousands of satisfied customers for over 30 years. Learn how it can help your organisation.
Do I need my radiation protection instrumentation tested?
Instruments used for fulfilling the requirements of the Ionising Radiations Regulations should be thoroughly examined before first use and then tested at least once every year.