Radiation safety and radiation security are related but distinct concepts. Safety focuses on preventing harmful exposure and accidents, while security includes measures intended to prevent loss, theft, unauthorised access or misuse of radioactive material.
Why security belongs in facility planning
Controls should be considered when radioactive sources are received, stored, moved, used and transferred. The appropriate measures depend on the source and activity.
Practical controls
- Controlled access to source storage areas
- Inventory and accountability
- Authorised personnel lists
- Secure storage arrangements
- Transport and transfer controls
- Incident and loss reporting procedures
- Periodic review of security arrangements
Security and emergency response
Emergency procedures should consider scenarios involving missing, damaged or unauthorisedly accessed sources where applicable.
Medcare Hub support
Medcare Hub helps organisations integrate radiation safety procedures, documentation, training and facility controls into practical compliance programmes.
Security requirements can be sensitive and activity-specific; facilities should follow the current FANR requirements applicable to their licence.