The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is an internationally recognised leader in radiation safety management and is the centre of Australia’s nuclear science capabilities and expertise, operating the nation’s only nuclear reactor.
Radiation safety training for offshore applications
ANSTO is a leading provider of radiation safety training to a wide range of industries, and has been recognised as setting the benchmark for radiation safety training.
Offering a range of radiation safety training courses ANSTO provides valuable instruction and expertise on radiation protection principles and practices. Course participants benefit from ANSTO’s on-site radiation equipment and facilities to enhance their skills.
ANSTO also works with clients to design and deliver customised training programmes to suit business needs.
Radiation consultancy services
ANSTO is one of the largest, most experienced providers of radiation protection services in Australia. Its team has practical expertise in all areas of radiation protection, health physics and the control of radioactive substances.
ANSTO Radiation Services offers a unique and highly specialised consultancy service that enables businesses to benefit through access to a number of ANSTO facilities and services such as environmental analytical laboratories, training facilities, extensive radiation protection resources and strong links to research and industry.
Consultancy services include NORM management, radioactive source inventories and waste management services.
Health physics and radiation instrument calibration
ANSTO has more than 20 years’ experience in providing calibration services traceable to Australian standards. The company uses a fully interlocked, purpose-built health physics instrument calibration rig that facilitates safe and efficient calibrations of electronic personal dosimeters, and gamma and neutron dose rate meters.
ANSTO Radiation Services offers a reliable radiological instrument calibration service with a fast turnaround time and expert advice regarding instrument performance evaluation.
The company’s calibration services meet the requirements of Commonwealth and state government regulators, as well as international standards, by accurately calibrating radiation survey monitors against Caesium-137 (Cs-137) sources and instrument response reports for contamination monitors using wide area reference sources.
About ANSTO
The ANSTO Radiation Services team offers advice, training, instrument calibration and consultancy services to ensure the safe, effective use and management of radiation in all industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining, construction, manufacturing, government, and universities and research.
The company’s radiation experts provide services and tailored advice to ensure the safety of personnel, the community and the environment, as well as assurance that clients’ practices align with relevant international and national regulations and standards.