Licences to use
Licences to use radiation apparatus or radioactive substances can only be issued to individuals ('natural persons') not companies.
'To use' means to operate, have in possession for use, handle or manipulate or use in the course of manufacture of radiation apparatus and radioactive substances.
This type of licence may also allow the purchase of radiation apparatus and radioactive substances.
Occupations that may require a licence to use include:
- Chiropractors
- Dentists
- General medical practitioners (remote operators)
- Medical specialists using fluoroscopy
- Nuclear medicine physicians
- Nurses (remote operators)
- Radiographers (medical diagnostic or therapy)
- Radiographers (industrial)
- Scientists
- Service engineers
- Technologists
- Tertiary lecturers
- Veterinarians
Visit other pages on this website for more details on applying for a licence to use.
Download the application form for a licence to use (licencetouse.pdf 120 kb) or contact DECC, Hazardous Materials and Radiation Section on 131 555.
Page last updated: 01 April 2008