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  • Passive radon detectors: results of the 2011 HPA intercomparison

    This report (HPA-CRCE-033) considers the results of the HPA (now part of PHE) intercomparison of passive radon detectors.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields: health effects

    AGNIR report (RCE-20) on people, animals and cells exposed to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields, and Health Protection Agency response to the report.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-RCE report series and 1 others
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Dental panoramic radiography equipment: measurement of X-ray beams

    This report (HPA-CRCE-032) describes an automated method using digitised images for the measurement of dimensions of panoramic X-ray beams.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Monitoring by nose blow sampling

    This investigation (HPA-CRCE-030) describes the potential for developing nose blow sampling into a screening method for exposure to radionuclides.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • R91 and NAME III models: an intercomparison

    This report (HPA-CRCE-029) compares the predictions of the HPA application of the ‘R91’ model with those of the UK Met Office NAME III model.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Internal radioactive contamination: guidance on screening people

    This report (HPA-CRCE-014) gives procedures for identifying people who may need medical assessment after inhaling or ingesting radioactive material.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series and 1 others
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Calculating A1, A2 and exemption values: methodology review

    This report (HPA-CRCE-027) describes a review of methodologies to calculate A1 and A2, and exemption values.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Technetium transfer to terrestrial crops and animal products

    This review (HPA-CRCE-025) describes technetium-99 in the environment from sources such as nuclear weapons testing and medical processes.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Transport of radioactive materials: UK incidents 2010

    This report (HPA-CRCE-024) describes accidents and incidents involving transport of radioactive materials to, from, or within the UK in 2010.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Radiation monitoring units: planning and operational guidance

    This document (HPA-CRCE-017) is to aid emergency planners when producing specific plans for radiation monitoring units.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Environmental radioactivity surveillance programme: 2009 results

    This report (HPA-CRCE-022) contains the 2009 results from the HPA environmental radioactivity surveillance programme.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Solar ultraviolet radiation in Great Britain: 1989 to 2008

    This report (HPA-CRCE-020) describes the investigation on the trend of an ongoing survey of solar radiation levels at 6 sites in Great Britain.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Light bulbs containing tritium, krypton-85 and thorium radioisotopes: radiological impact

    This report (HPA-CRCE-021) assesses the radiological consequences of disposing lamps containing tritium, krypton-85 and thorium.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Radon: analysis of remediation methods

    This report (HPA-CRCE-019) presents scientific evidence about the performance range of techniques for reducing high levels of radon in UK homes.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series and 1 others
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Radioactive objects on beaches near Sellafield: health risks

    This report (HPA-CRCE-018) describes an assessment of the health risks to people using Cumbrian coast beaches from contaminated objects.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Non-laser optical radiation in entertainment: exposure assessment

    This report (HPA-CRCE-016) explains the impact of recent legislation on artificial optical radiation on the entertainment industry.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series and 1 others
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Radon in homes: England and Wales 2010 data review

    This report (HPA-CRCE-015) provides a summary of radon measurements made in English and Welsh homes between 1980 and 2009.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Domestic radon programme in England: evaluation and equity audit

    This audit (HPA-CRCE-013) evaluates the radon programme to identify factors affecting the likelihood of remediation.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series and 1 others
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Medical and dental x-rays: frequency and collective doses in the UK

    This report (HPA-CRCE-012) presents the results of a study of frequency and collective doses for medical and dental x-ray examinations in the UK in 2008.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series and 1 others
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated:
  • Environmental radioactivity surveillance programme: 2007 and 2008 results

    This report (HPA-CRCE-009) contains the 2007 and 2008 results from the HPA environmental radioactivity surveillance programme.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Radiation: HPA-CRCE scientific and technical report series
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Public Health England
    • Updated: