Guidance

Arrangements for radiation safety of X-ray equipment; PSI 18/2015

This policy aims to ensure that systems and protocols are in place to protect from the harmful effects of ionising radiation from X-ray equipment and to comply with legal requirements.

• From: Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service
• Published: 13 July 2026

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Arrangements for radiation safety of X-ray equipment; PSI 18/2015

PDF, 281 KB, 21 pages

Details

This Prison Service Instruction sets out the duties, rules and general guidance to protect staff, visitors, prisoners, contractors and others from the harmful effects of ionising radiation from security X-ray equipment and to comply with the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999.

Related document

PSI 06/2015 PI 03/2015- National Policy, Organisation and Summary Arrangements for the management of Health and Safety.

Published 13 July 2026