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What a radiation work permit is
A radiation work permit is a controlled authorisation for work involving ionising radiation, confirming that controlled or restricted areas are set up, shielding and distance are used, exposure is monitored and only authorised, monitored people enter. Radiation work is highly regulated and typically overseen by appointed radiation specialists.
This page is an educational overview with a simplified example. It is not an official template, not jurisdiction-specific and not legal advice — radiation work is restricted under the applicable law and this page does not authorise it.
Purpose
- Authorise radiation work only within proper controlled arrangements.
- Confirm controlled or restricted areas, barriers and signage.
- Set shielding, distance, time and dose-monitoring controls.
- Record that exposure was assessed and controlled for the task.
Who completes it
- An authorised issuer working with the appointed radiation specialist.
- Authorised, monitored workers, who accept the conditions.
- A radiation protection adviser or supervisor oversees the work.
- The employer decides who is competent and authorised for radiation work.
When it is used
- Before work involving an ionising radiation source.
- When a controlled or restricted area must be established.
- For a stated period, with monitoring throughout.
- Whenever the employer’s system designates the task as permit-controlled.
Typical fields
- Permit number, source, location and validity period.
- Controlled or restricted area boundaries, barriers and signage.
- Shielding, distance and time controls and exposure limits.
- Dosimetry, monitoring and the people authorised to enter.
- Issuer and acceptor signatures, and stand-down sign-off.
- Example fields only — adapt to the source and the applicable law.
Common mistakes
- Working with a source without an established controlled area.
- Unmonitored people entering the restricted area.
- Inadequate shielding, distance or time controls.
- No clear stand-down before the area is reopened.
Document workflow
A radiation work permit is typically raised under the permit to work system after a risk assessment, overseen by appointed radiation specialists, and may sit alongside a working at height permit or confined space entry permit where the source is used in those settings. Dosimetry records support it.
See the related documents below for what is commonly required before, used with and completed after a radiation work permit.
Retention (high level)
Radiation-related records, including dose records, are usually kept for a long period under the applicable law and the employer’s data-protection duties. This page does not state a period — confirm with the applicable law and the official authority.
Completing and sharing as a PDF
Radiation work permits are commonly completed, signed and stored as PDFs alongside dosimetry records. Exporting to PDF supports the record; it does not make the permit official or guarantee compliance.
Employer checklist
- Use appointed radiation specialists and authorise only competent workers.
- Establish controlled or restricted areas with barriers and signage.
- Ensure shielding, distance, time controls and monitoring.
- Keep permits and dose records together for the required period.
Worker notes
- Do not work with a radiation source without a valid permit and authorisation.
- Wear and use the dosimetry and follow the controlled-area rules.
- Never enter a restricted area unless authorised and monitored.
Country considerations
Rules on ionising radiation, authorisation and dose limits vary by country, and the official authority differs. This page is general and high-level — not a statement of any country’s law and not a guarantee of validity.
Confirm current requirements with the official authority for your country and a qualified professional.
Who is responsible
The employer is responsible for controlling radiation risk, using appointed specialists, and compliance. This page is an educational overview with a template example; it does not authorise any radiation work and does not transfer responsibility.
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