National Radiological Protection Board profile on Hospital Technology Website

Introduction
The National Radiological Protection Board is an independent statutory body set up by the Radiological Protection Act 1970. The Statute, which came into effect on l October 1970, gave NRPB the following responsibilities and powers by means of research and otherwise, to advance the acquisition of knowledge about the protection of mankind from radiation hazards, to provide information and advice to persons, including government departments, with responsibilities in the United Kingdom in relation to the protection of the community as a whole or of particular sections of the community from radiation hazards, to provide technical services to persons concerned with radiation hazards, to make charges for such services and for providing information and advice in appropriate circumstances.

NRPB offers a wide range of services providing comprehensive radiation protection support. This includes approved personal dosimetry for assessing occupational exposure to ionising radiations and a dose record keeping service.
These are approved by the Health and Safety Executive (UK) to comply with the requirements of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999. Overall there is an annual supply of 450,000 dosemeters to some 5,000 customers. For further information on any of our services please contact our Customer Services Section or visit our web site.