Radioactively contaminated land

UKHSA has many years' experience identifying and characterising radioactive contamination and advising on the best practical precautions and procedures that need to be observed. With comprehensive materials analysis facilities and highly experienced radiation protection staff, UKHSA offer an impressive one-stop-shop service for dealing with radioactively contaminated land.

Wherever residual contamination, including radioactive contamination may be present on land, we can help. UKHSA have the experience and expertise to establish the risk of radiation exposure and deliver surveys and laboratory analyses characterising radioactive contaminants so that the site can undergo remediation and be re-developed.

From simple walk-over surveys using sensitive radiation detectors to identify the location and distribution of radioactive contamination, to giving detailed advice on the disposal of contaminated materials our services meet the widest needs.

In addition to our broad and deep decommissioning and remediation expertise, we can provide full Radiation Protection Adviser services and our extended portfolio of consultancy services.

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Example

UKHSA provided radiation protection advice and radio-analytical support to a specialist demolition company. The work involved remediation of a site which had previously used naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM). UKHSA were tasked to identify the extent of contamination and develop the land remediation strategy. UKHSA liaised with Regulators, site owners and demolition operators and ensured all aspects of radiation safety and compliance through all stages of the remediation project.

Specific tasks included: Radiochemical and Chemical analysis of organic and inorganic components; range of sample matrices analysed included:

Radiochemical and Chemical analysis including organic and inorganic components; range of sample matrices include, but not limited to:

  • All building materials - bricks, concrete, aggregate
  • All floor and roofing material - wood, mineral felt, linoleum
  • Incinerator ash
  • Filter material
  • Slag, sludge and other miscellaneous waste material