The Australasian Radiation Protection Society Inc (ARPS) is a professional society of members engaged in one or more aspects of radiation protection.
Conference abstract closing date extended

34th Annual ARPS Conference
Fremantle, Western Australia
25 – 28 October, 2009
It is with great pleasure that we invite members of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS) and non-ARPS professionals with an interest in radiation protection, both from Australia and overseas, to attend the 34th Annual Conference of the Society – ARPS 2009. Abstract Submission is now open, to download a copy of the “Call for Abstracts Document” click here.

Draft BSS now available for comment

Radiation Exposures During Medical Imaging Procedures
Free Public Forum at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital with light refreshments from 5.30pm. RSVP by 22 July. See attached notice.

Should ARPS have an accreditation system for radiation safety trainers?

GSA Radiation Safety Training Packages out for public comment
Training Package Feedback Register
Radiation Protection and Safety
Feedback of 7 draft units of competency in radiation protection have been developed by a working group of the Radiation Health Committee, led by Government Skills Australia. The drafts can be downloaded here, but comments on them must be provided back to GSA via their website (you will need to create an account in order to provide official comments).

Members only area now available
The members only area of the ARPS website is now installed. Financial members of ARPS can now access this area and use it to read the society's draft documents and make comments before they are released to the public.. A tab on the top of the website called "Members Area" will appear once you log in using your user account and password.
There is currently a proposal to establish a radiation safety trainer accreditation scheme to be administered by ARPS. If you would like to read more about it and make comments, please log in and go to the Members Area.

IAEA focuses on patients' radiation burden
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is upping its focus on medical radiation protection by launching a scheme to log patients' X-ray dose each and every time they have an imaging examination. The agency's new radiation Smart Card project aims to provide all patients with a cumulative dose history that can be accessed from electronic health cards and/or digital hospital records.
(This article appears on the www.medicalphysicsweb.org website...a site worth subscribing to if you are interested in medical uses of radiation)

Uranium in SA seminar
An EIANZ event with Dr Helen Caldicott, Prof Barry Brook, Mark Chalmers, Jim Hondros, Mark Parnell MLC, Assoc Prof Haydon Manning and R Keith Johns.
The Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand presents a half-day seminar bringing together state, national and international experts to present a range of subjects including: the history, exploration, political, economic, and environmental implications of mining uranium in South Australia.
$50 / $75 / $25

ANSTO Safety Officer/ Technician 3 year term Salary Range $44K to $55K (plus 15.4% Super)
ANSTO is currently seeking a Safety Technician (Health Physics Surveyor) to join our Radiation Protection Services Section. After initial training, you will provide radiation safety monitoring services and safety recommendations at the Lucas Heights Science and Technology Centre and the Cyclotron Facility at Camperdown. TO APPLY visit www.ansto.gov.au and follow the links to the vacancies page. Applications must address the selection criteria and should be submitted on-line via our website. For further information please consult the vacancies page of our website www.ansto.gov.au or contact Megan Lusty on (02) 9717 3094. Applications close: 21st May 2009
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ARPS Sponsors
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Fax: +61 8 9328 1996
Email: nick@calytrix.biz
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Fax: +61 3 9877 8272
Email: info@australian-radiation-services.com.au
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Contact: Jeff Gibson
Tel: 1300 364 336
Fax: +61 2 8814 5477
Email: sales@inderlec.com.au
Website: http://www.inderlec.com.au
Medical and Scientific Services Pty Ltd
255 Marmion St
Cottesloe WA 6011
Contact: Jonathon Thwaites
Tel: 0419 924 355
Email: jthwaites@admin.uwa.edu.au
Radiation Advice & Solutions Pty Ltd
116 Penning Drive, South Maclean Qld 4280
Contact: Mark Sonter
Tel: +61 7 3297 7653
Fax: +61 7 3297 7653
Email: sontermj@tpg.com.au
Bartolo Safety Management Service
PO Box 264
Jannali NSW 2226
Contact: William Bartolo
Tel: 02 9528 7676
Fax: 02 9528 7676
Email: bartolo-safety@hotkey.net.au
Radsmart
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Contact: Gordon Mackenzie
Tel: +61 2 9520 6340, 0409 600 646
Email: info@radsmart.com.au
Website: http://www.radsmart.com.au
Domo-Technica Pty Ltd
PO Box 7077, Silverwater NSW 2128
Contact: Michael Anderson
Tel: +61 2 9748 6988
Fax: +61 2 9748 7855
Email: sales@domotech.com.au
Website: http://www.domotech.com.au






