Radiation Services

Experts in radiation management

ANSTO is recognised internationally as a leader in radiation safety management and radioactive waste management. We operate Australia’s only multi-purpose nuclear research reactor, OPAL, and our teams work safely with radiation every day.

Hospitals and health providers, mining and resources companies, universities and research facilities, defence, government agencies and more, turn to us for a range of services including:

Radiation safety and waste management
Radioactive source recycling and disposal
Lab decommissioning to greenfield/brownfield
Equipment decommissioning
Legacy waste management
Training and equipment calibrations.

Consultancy

Expert advice
- Assessments and recommendations for compliance to national and state legislation
- Advisory service provided by Radiation Safety Officers
- Development of radiation management plans for industrial, mining and medical organisations
- Advice on source security compliance
Radiation source inventory
- Identification and classification
- Packaging for transport
- Photo linked inventory
High activity source management
- Removal
- Transport
- Disposal
NORM/Environmental
- Advice on handling naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM)
- Monitoring services for mining and oil and gas industries
- Radiation surveys and baseline measurements for mine sites
Occupational safety
- Wipe tests
- X-ray, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) units
- Radiation protection monitoring
Waste management services
- Source identification, transportation and disposal
- Decontamination and waste minimisation
- Waste management planning and services
Managing land contamination
- Site contamination surveys
- Characterisation of radioactively contaminated land
- Remediation of contaminants

Radiation Safety Training

Courses delivered at ANSTO's Lucas Heights precinct offer access to on-site radiation facilities and our expert team also deliver bespoke courses around Australia.

NORM Radiation Safety Officer

A first for our region, this uniquely designed course covers content directly relevant for mining and minerals exploration, and oil and gas industries.

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Emergency Preparedness and Response

Recently launched, our Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response training course is specifically designed for first responder agencies.

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Industrial Radiation Safety Officer

Designed for Radiation Safety Officers working in industrial settings responsible for radioactive substances and/or radiation apparatus.

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General Radiation Safety Officer

Supporting personnel with responsibilities for radioactive substances and/or radiation apparatus in research, medical, government, manufacturing, supply or servicing.

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Advanced Radiation Safety Officer

A comprehensive five-day course providing the required knowledge and skills to implement a radiation protection program compliant with regulations and industry standards.

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Radiation Safety for Laboratory Workers

Supporting laboratory staff in research facilities, radiopharmaceutical production and medical settings with responsibility in managing radioactive substances.

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Safe use of X-Ray Equipment

Gain radiation protection knowledge for work at facilities using x-rays for analytical, quality control or validation purposes, like research facilities, medical imaging and security check-points.

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Safe Use of Industrial Gauges

For those working with industrial gauges such as fixed radiation gauges incorporating gamma or neutron sources, portable moisture/density gauges, and borehole logging equipment incorporating radiation sources.

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