The primary authority for radiation protection advice

UKHSA is the UK's primary authority carrying out research to advance knowledge about protection from the risks of radiation. This expertise places us at the forefront of advances in Non-Ionising Radiation (NIR) safety.

Statutory role and commercial services

In addition to our statutory role to provide advice to government, we also provide assessments, advice, training courses and services for the widest range of radiation protection safety professionals and organisations, including advice about protection from the risks of the widest range of non-ionising radiation hazards; including risks from laser, optical, microwave, radio frequency and electromagnetic sources.

'One-stop' Non-Ionising Radiation services

Uniquely we have the expertise to offer 'one-stop' services and advice about protection from the risks of non-ionising radiation hazards from laser, optical, microwave, radio frequency and electromagnetic sources. As our commercial services are supported by specialist research departments, UKHSA is ideally placed to provide the best advice and practical solutions to all users of non-ionising radiation.

Toolbox Talks
Toolbox Talks are a set of presentation slides and notes that are designed to raise awareness of laser radiation that is used in your workplace. They are to be used by the or Laser Protection Officer (LPO) who will have already receive relevant training, which we can also offer.

Laser Safety Awareness Online Course

Laser Safety Awareness

You can register for this course anytime on the FutureLearn website. Click the 'details and book course' button for further information. The price of this course is £170 per person.

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Upcoming Courses

31 Mar 2025 to 4 Apr 2025 5 days Loughborough University
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28 Apr 2025 1 day Online
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13-14 May 2025 2 days Loughborough University
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16-17 Sep 2025 2 days Loughborough University
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16 Sep 2025 1 day Loughborough University
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10 Dec 2025 1 day Online
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