Nonmedical institutions
Testing of Non-Medical X-ray Equipment (in accordance with the European Commission Radiation Protection Publication No. 162 “Criteria for Acceptability of Medical Radiological Equipment Used in Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiotherapy” (2012)) and electrical safety inspections:
– Baggage inspection X-ray equipment;
– Computed tomography (CT) X-ray equipment;
– Defectoscopy X-ray equipment;
– Mobile X-ray equipment in vehicles;
– Portable X-ray equipment;
– Industrial X-ray equipment;
– Stationary X-ray equipment;
– Scientific research X-ray equipment;
– Other ionizing radiation sources.
Physical Testing of Isotopic and Non-Isotopic Sources and Their Surrounding Environment (Work Area Radiation Monitoring) (in accordance with the requirements of the Republic of Latvia Cabinet Regulation No. 1284 of November 12, 2013, “Procedures for the Control and Accounting of Occupational Exposure”):
– Baggage inspection X-ray equipment;
– Industrial X-ray equipment;
– All types of non-medical ionizing radiation equipment.
Surface Radioactive Contamination Measurements (in accordance with the requirements of the Republic of Latvia Cabinet Regulation No. 149 of April 9, 2002, “Regulations on Protection Against Ionizing Radiation”):
– Surface radioactive contamination measurements for alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
Calibration of Dosimeters and Radiometers (in accordance with the requirements of the Republic of Latvia Cabinet Regulation No. 693 of August 25, 2008, “Regulations on the Calibration of Measuring Instruments”):
– Calibration of activity meters;
– Calibration of radiometers;
– Calibration of surface contamination measurement devices;
– Calibration of other dosimeters and radiometers.
Testing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Determine Lead (Pb) Equivalent and Mechanical Defects (in accordance with the requirements of the Republic of Latvia Cabinet Regulation No. 482 of August 19, 2014, “Regulations on Protection Against Ionizing Radiation”) and testing of non-personal protective equipment to determine lead (Pb) equivalent and mechanical defects:
– Testing of lead collars;
– Testing of lead aprons;
– Testing of lead gonadal shields;
– Testing of lead skirts;
– Testing of lead shields;
– Testing of lead rubber;
– Testing of lead jackets;
– Testing of lead gloves;
– Testing of large lead curtains;
– Testing of large lead aprons;
– Testing of lead-free and environmentally friendly protective equipment;
– Testing of other materials (determining lead equivalent and mechanical defects).
Other Services:
• Electrical safety inspections for non-medical equipment;
• Development and implementation of Quality Assurance Programs (KNP);
• Re-verification of sphygmomanometers (blood pressure monitors) and other metrological inspections (in accordance with the requirements of the Republic of Latvia Cabinet Regulation No. 981 of December 5, 2006, “Regulations on the Re-verification of Measuring Instruments, Verification Certificates, and Verification Marks”);
• Measurement of the ionizing radiation dose rate at a distance of one meter from the ionizing radiation source (µSv/h) (for completing applications for registration of activities involving ionizing radiation sources, preparation of expert opinions on radiation safety, etc.);
• Preparation and submission of client documents to the Radiation Safety Centre of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (VARAM VVD) for obtaining purchase and storage permits for ionizing radiation sources and for obtaining special permits (licenses) for activities involving ionizing radiation sources (including license modifications);
• Development and coordination of X-ray equipment installation plans with a radiation safety expert;
• Radiation safety expert services (for coordinating X-ray equipment installation plans, providing initial and renewed expert opinions, etc.);
• Calculation of the possible ionizing radiation doses received by personnel working with ionizing radiation sources;
• Consultations on laboratory services and additional services.
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