Welcome to the interim website of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society.
Our website is undergoing significant changes, with several new features being added.
This website was last updated on 27 August 2008.
Membership requirements
Radiation Safety Products and Services
Radiation Protection Links
Telephone (61 3) 9756 0128
FAX (61 3) 9753 6372
Postal address
PO Box 7108, Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria 3156, Australia
Electronic mail
General Information: arps@21century.com.au
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The Australasian Radiation Protection Society Inc (ARPS) is a professional society of members engaged in one or more aspects of radiation protection. The Australian
Radiation Protection Society was founded in 1975 and has more than 250
members engaged in radiation protection activities. Members are engaged in a
variety of activities designed to ensure the safe use of both ionizing and
non-ionizing radiation for a wide variety of applications, in medicine, pure
and applied science, industry and mining. The Society was renamed the
Australasian Radiation Protection Society in 1997 to reflect the increasing
involvement of members from outside of Australia, particularly from New
Zealand. ARPS publishes a quarterly journal, Radiation Protection in Australasia, and a quarterly Newsletter for its members. |
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The primary objective of the Society is to promote the principles and practice of radiation protection, and to this end it seeks to: * establish and maintain professional standards of radiation protection practice * encourage co-operation among persons engaged in radiation protection activities * provide for and give support to scientific meetings on topics related to radiation protection * encourage publications in the field of radiation protection. |
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Conferences
ARPS holds a conference every year. This year, the Conference will be held in Canberra from Sunday 21st to Wednesday 24th September 2008, with post Conference tours and workshops planned for Thursday 25th September. The venue of the Conference is the Hotel Realm, Canberra's newest 5 star hotel, which is located in the Parliamentary Triangle. A pre-registration cocktail evening at Parliament House on Sunday 21st and the Conference Dinner at the Australian War Memorial on Tuesday 23rd September will form part of the ever popular social side of the ARPS Conference. The timing of ARPS 2008 has been chosen to coincide with the annual major tourist attraction in Canberra - Floriade. Session topics and workshops suggested for ARPS2008 include, but are not limited to: Radiation Protection Framework, Radiation protection in NIR, UV Radiation Protection and Safety of Solaria, Occupational and Operational Radiation Protection, Radiation Protection of the Public, Radiation Protection of the Environment, Safety and Security of Radioactive Materials and Nuclear Forensic and Attribution We would welcome your ideas for other topics or workshops that you think would be beneficial to the development of ionising and non-ionising radiation protection. Like the previous Conferences, ARPS 2008 will be an important professional forum for the Australian and the regional radiation protection community to meet and exchange ideas, enhance their understanding of current issues and discuss the challenges that confront society on the radiation safety, health and environmental fronts. We urge you to not only to join us in Canberra but also to take an active role in the Conference by presenting a paper or a poster or leading a workshop session. If you have any questions about this event, please contact the conference organisers, Leishman Associates on telephone (03) 6234 7844. We look forward to welcoming you to the nation’s capital! Tony Mills-Thom and Neil WebsterCo ConvenorsFor information about the conference, please visit the conference website at: www.leishman-associates.com.au/arps2008 We look forward to seeing you in Canberra!
Requirements for Membership
The
requirements for each class of membership are: (i) have graduated from a minimum three year, full time equivalent, degree or diploma course which is so recognised by the Australian Council on Tertiary Awards, or in exceptional circumstances present such evidence of equivalent,study and/or experience as shall satisfy the Committee, and (ii) have completed a minimum one-year full-time equivalent course in radiation protection at postgraduate level, or present such other evidence of study and expertise in radiation protection as shall satisfy the Committee, and (iii)have been regularly and substantially engaged in one or more appropriate aspects of radiation protection for at least five years at a level of competence and responsibility which shall satisfy the Committee, and (iv) be so engaged at the time of such application, and (v) have made a significant contribution to the field of radiation protection. (b) Members: Every applicant for election or transfer to the grade of Member shall (i) have graduated from a minimum three year, full time equivalent, degree or diploma course which is so recognised by the Australian Council on Tertiary Awards, or in exceptional circumstances present such evidence of equivalent study and/or experience as shall satisfy the Committee, and (ii) have been regularly and substantially engaged in one or more appropriate aspects of radiation protection for at least one year at a level of competence and responsibility which shall satisfy the Committee, and (iii)be so engaged at the time of such application. (c) Associates: Every applicant for election or transfer to the grade of Associate shall (i) be ineligible for Membership, and (ii) at the time of such application be regularly engaged in one or more appropriate aspects of radiation protection at a level of competence which shall satisfy the Committee. (d) Affiliates: Every candidate for election to the grade of Affiliate shall be ineligible for Associateship or higher grade of membership and shall have interests in the field of radiation protection or related sciences. (e) Corporate Members: Every organisation seeking election to the grade of Corporate Member shall satisfy the Committee that it wishes to promote the objective and some or all of the activities of ARPS. A Corporate Member shall be entitled to nominate from time to time a person who need not be a member to take part in the activities of ARPS as its representative. Corporate membership entitles the organisation to the following benefits:
Membership Subscriptions For 2008Member Aus $100 For those that are financial members of a related professional body (AIP, AIR, ACPSEM, and ANZSNM), you qualify for a 10% discount off the above rates. Benefits of membership · 4 issues of the ARPS journal and newsletter each year · Discounted rates to attend conferences and other events · Electronic access to ICRP documents · A stronger voice on radiation protection issues
Radiation Safety Products and Services Listed below are companies providing products and services relating to radiation safety in Australia and New Zealand. ARPS does not endorse any product or service listed on the website, rather it is provided for the benefit of those in the industry and it is intended that it will become a resource for all users of radiation, members and non-members alike. Companies wishing to list their products on this site can obtain the application form from the ARPS Secretariat. Australian Radiation Services Pty Ltd PO Box 3103, Nunawading Vic 3131 Contact: Joseph Young Tel: +61 3 9877 4898 Fax: +61 3 9877 8272 Email: info@australian-radiation-services.com.au Website: http://www.australian-radiation-services.com.au Products provided: Shielding materials Lead sheet or vinyl Lead glass or acrylic Lead bricks/blocks Shielded containers Neutron shielding materials Castable shields Personal Protective Clothing & Equipment Protective aprons Protective goggles Instrumentation General survey instruments Low level or specialized instruments Neutron measuring instruments Gamma spectrometers Radiation detectors (GM tubes etc) Personal monitoring devices QA Equipment for Diagnostic Radiology Gate monitors Security stations Radiation training systems Others Remote handling tools Radiation warning signs Transport signs/labels Dangerous Goods declaration forms Radioactive waste bags Portable barriers Wipes Services offered: Radiation protection consultants (including radiation surveys etc) Radiation shielding consultants Radiation shielding installation service Radiation safety training services Radiation monitoring instrument calibration services Personal monitoring services Contamination smear sample measurement services Gamma spectrometry measurement services Radioactive material transport advice Radioactive waste repackaging service Radioactive waste conditioning service Radioactive waste disposal service Radioactive waste consultants Radioactive decontamination service Quality Assurance of Equipment (including registration compliance checks) Contaminated site surveys, demolition planning, operational control, cleanup and clearance Uranium and Mineral Sands radiation protection Health impact assessment of radiation sources Risk assessment of medical exposures Workplace radiation dose estimations
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 Products provided: Shielding materials Lead sheet or vinyl Lead glass or acrylic Lead bricks/blocks Shielded containers Neutron shielding materials Personal Protective Clothing & Equipment Protective aprons Protective goggles Breathing apparatus Respirators Instrumentation General survey instruments Low level or specialized instruments Neutron measuring instruments Radiation detectors (GM tubes etc) Personal monitoring devices Others Radiation warning signs Transport signs/labels Radioactive waste bags Portable barriers Services offered: Radiation monitoring instrument calibration services
Inderlec Medical Systems PO Box 7584, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 Contact: Jeff Gibson Tel: 1300 364 336 Fax: +61 2 8814 5477 Email: sales@inderlec.com.au Website: http://www.inderlec.com.au Products provided: Shielding Materials Lead sheet or vinyl Lead glass or acrylic Lead bricks/blocks Shielded containers Personal Protective Clothing & Equipment Protective aprons Protective goggles Breathing apparatus Instrumentation General survey instruments Low level or specialized instruments Neutron measuring instruments Gamma spectrometers Radiation detectors (GM tubes etc) Personal monitoring devices QA Equipment for Diagnostic Radiology Gate monitors Security stations Others Radiation warning signs Transport signs/labels Radioactive waste bags Wipes Services offered: Radiation shielding installation service Radiation monitoring instrument calibration services
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 Services offered: Radiation protection consultants (including radiation surveys etc) Radiation safety training services Radioactive waste consultants Radiation monitoring instrument hire Community briefings, NORM consulting Contamination measurement, surveys & audits Minesite, actual or proposed, surveys & audits
Radsmart 13 Cassandra Crescent, Heathcote NSW 2233 Contact: Gordon Mackenzie Tel: +61 2 9520 6340, 0409 600 646 Email: info@radsmart.com.au Website: http://www.radsmart.com.au Services offered: Radiation protection consultants (including radiation surveys etc) Radiation safety training services Radioactive material transport advice Workplace radiation dose estimations Radiation management plans
Accreditation in Ionising Radiation Safety within Australia and New ZealandThis accreditation scheme has been designed as an appropriate level of study and experience for professionals undertaking the duties of a Radiation Protection Advisor. The required reading and practical experience are intended as a broad introduction to the technical principles that will be used throughout a career in radiation safety. The Accreditation in Ionising Radiation Safety within Australia and New Zealand is sponsored by the following professional societies:
The Accreditation in Ionising Radiation Safety within Australia and New Zealand is administered by the Australasian Radiation Protection Accreditation Board Inc herein referred to as The Board. The Board consists of two members appointed by each of the Sponsoring Societies. The Board elects its own Chairman and appoints Examiners as required. Accreditation is available to members of the three Sponsoring Societies. It is envisaged that many candidates will be recent graduates in science or engineering. The standard for accreditation has been set so that with part-time study they can complete the syllabus and gain accreditation within one year of taking up an appointment in which they can gain relevant experience. Other graduates and non-graduates will be accepted as candidates provided they can show adequate evidence that they have the ability to achieve the required entrance standard which includes skills in physics, chemistry, mathematics, computation, anatomy and physiology. Non-graduate candidates should contact the Chairperson to discuss their entrance to the course; they will be assessed on the basis of other relevant courses, examinations and professional activities that they have completed. To obtain accreditation, all candidates will be required to complete both a theoretical and a practical component of study. In order to complete the theoretical component of the accreditation, a candidate must: 1.1. satisfy the Board that he/she has a suitable level of education, 1.2. complete a self-paced reading and numerical problem solving program, 1.3. pass a written examination based on the prescribed reading material and the requirement for adequate skills in numerical computation, In order to complete the practical component of the accreditation, a candidate must: 1.4. gain practical experience in the use of radiation monitoring equipment, 1.5. complete an assignment (approximately 5000 words) in which the candidate prepares a radiation protection program for a nominated institution or commercial operation, 1.6. complete twelve months relevant experience preferably under the supervision of an accredited Radiation Protection Advisor, 1.7. pass a practical examination in the use of monitoring equipment, 1.8. Defend the presented radiation protection program at an oral examination/interview (generally held in conjunction with the practical examination) and satisfy the examiners that he/she is able to perform the duties of a Radiation Protection Advisor. Accreditation in Ionising Radiation Safety is for a period of three years. In order to maintain their accreditation for a further three years, candidates must demonstrate that they are actively maintaining their expertise. Radiation Protection LinksInternational and National OrganisationsInternational Radiation
Protection Association (IRPA) Radiation Protection JournalsAnnals of the ICRP
Other Major SourcesBEIR VII Committee Other Societies in Australia and/or New Zealand in Related DisciplinesAustralian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear
Medicine (ANZSNM)
Contact ARPS The ARPS Secretariat Telephone (61 3) 9756 0128
FAX (61 3) 9753 6372 Postal address PO Box 7108, Upper Fern Tree Gully, Victoria 3156, Australia Electronic mail General Information: arps@21century.com.au |
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