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Draft Programme

South West Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) Training Day Programme 2026

Explore the current draft programme for the South West Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) Training Day at Exeter Racecourse on 14 October 2026. The day will include foundation training, update sessions, practical discussion and interactive workshops for new, developing and experienced Radiation Protection Supervisors.

Sessions will be delivered by experienced Radiation Protection Advisers (RPAs) and other radiation protection professionals with many years of practical experience. The programme will combine key radiation protection principles with current regulatory requirements, practical examples and the real-world challenges faced by Radiation Protection Supervisors.

Programme currently in development. The programme below provides the current framework for the day. Session titles, timings and the order of sessions may change as the final programme is confirmed.

RPS Foundation Session

Morning session

09:00
Registration & Tea/Coffee
09:30
Introduction
09:35
Radiation Physics
10:20
Interactive Session
10:30
Risks of Ionising Radiation
11:00
Morning Break
Time to refresh before the remainder of the foundation session.
11:15
Working Safely with Radiation
11:45
IRR17 or IRMER?
12:00
Role of the RPS
12:30

Lunch & Afternoon Registration

Lunch break for full-day delegates and registration for those joining the afternoon RPS update session.

RPS Update Session

Afternoon session

13:30
Introduction
13:35
RPS Culture & Challenging Behaviours
14:00
Pregnant Workers
14:10
Dosimetry: Management & Technology
14:30
Radiation Incidents & Notifications
14:55
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
15:10
Tea & Coffee
Refreshments available during discussions.

Interactive Workshops & Closing Session

15:20
Group Workshops
16:50
Group Feedback
17:00
Meeting Close

Help Shape the RPS Training Day Programme

Is there a particular radiation protection topic, challenge or practical issue that you would like to see included in the programme? We would be pleased to hear your suggestions while the programme is still being developed.

Get in touch and let us know about any sessions or subjects that you feel would be particularly useful or beneficial to Radiation Protection Supervisors.

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Please note: This is a draft programme framework. Session titles, timings and the order of the programme may change as the final programme is confirmed.