Purpose of the RPO SLA
To provide radiation protection support and advice to secondary schools in the borough, that store radioactive sources, as required by the “Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017.” The service will include the provision of reports on visits to schools, provision of training as appropriate, the investigation of any accidents in schools involving radioactive sources and to provide advice on the use, transfer and disposal of radioactive sources.
The Haringey Council Radiation Protection Officer is Muhammed Shahazad (Muhammed.shahazad@haringey.gov.uk).
Service available
- An audit visit to each school during the period of the contract by the Radiation Protection Officer.
- Provision of advice from the Radiation Protection Officer on the use, transfer and disposal of radioactive source.
Service standards
- To carry out one audit during the period of the Service Level Agreement, providing the school with a written report and guidance on actions to be taken if necessary.
- To provide telephone or online radiation advice to schools.
- To inform the school in advance of any planned visit giving sufficient notice, except following an accident.
- To inform the school of the impact of any changes to the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017.
School’s responsibilities
The school will be responsible for:
- Providing access to all the necessary records and equipment that needs to be inspected as part of the school visit.
- To carry out recommendations detailed in any subsequent report.
- To consult the Radiation Protection Officer prior to the purchase, transfer and disposal of radioactive sources.
Those schools with radiation sources that do not buy into this Service Level Agreement and the Council Health and Safety Service Level Agreement, will be required to appoint an independent Radiation Protection Officer.
Monitoring and evaluation
The quality and effectiveness of the service is evaluated:
- Through the reports received and the advice given by the Radiation Protection Officer.
- Through the updating of all school’s documentation and the issuing of guidance for CLEAPPS and other relevant agencies through the findings of the annual audit.
What will it cost?
Basic charge: £250 per year (secondary schools).
When you buy in to the RPO Service Level Agreement, the Council’s Radiation Protection Officer will contact you to discuss your requirements, and to book in your annual site visit.
For enquiries, please contact the Corporate Health and Safety Team: health.safetyadvice@haringey.gov.uk
Please note:
- Schools that bought into the RPO Service Level Agreement in the academic year 2024/2025 will be automatically enrolled for the 2025/2026 academic year unless advised differently.
- CLEAPPS membership renews separately. If a school does not buy-in to the RPO Service Level Agreement 2025/2026 academic year, then CLEAPPS cover will cease on 31 March 2026
