Radiation Services

Structured radiation services for compliant analyser operation

Scantech provides specialised radiation services to support safe, compliant and responsible operation of analyser systems containing radioactive sources. Services are structured to assist clients in meeting regulatory requirements across Australian and international jurisdictions.

Radiation Management Support

Scantech radiation services may include:

  • Preparation of Radiation Management Plans (Australia only, where applicable)
  • Assistance with licence applications and renewals
  • Regulatory documentation support
  • Radiation safety audits and compliance review
  • Advisory support for conveyor analyser radiation compliance


The scope is defined according to site location and regulatory environment.

Industrial Radiation Monitoring Services

Scantech provides industrial radiation monitoring services to support safe analyser operation, including:

  • Procurement and calibration of radiation measuring instruments
  • Periodic compliance checks
  • System performance verification
  • Advisory guidance for nuclear gauge safety mining applications


These services are structured to align with regulatory expectations and operational requirements.

Radiation Safety Officers and Training

Where required, Scantech can provide:

  • Secondment of qualified Radiation Safety Officers
  • Accredited radiation-related training
  • Site-specific compliance guidance


This supports responsible operation of analysers used in bulk materials industries.

Radiation Source Management

Many analyser systems utilise sealed radioactive sources, such as Californium-252 for PGNAA applications.

Scantech supports:

  • Source procurement coordination
  • Replacement scheduling guidance
  • Secure handling procedures
  • Regulatory documentation support


For applicable systems, source replenishment is managed in accordance with half-life and performance requirements to maintain analyser accuracy.

When to Engage Radiation Services

Radiation services may be appropriate when:

Why Radiation Compliance Matters

Regulatory Obligations

Analysers incorporating radioactive sources must operate in accordance with state, national and international legislation.

Operational Safety

Clear procedures and monitoring support safe day-to-day operation of nuclear gauge systems used in mining and bulk material processing.

Licence Management

Structured oversight supports ongoing radiation licence compliance Australia and other regulatory frameworks.

Business Continuity

Proactive compliance management reduces risk of operational disruption.

FAQs

Are radiation services mandatory?

Requirements depend on jurisdiction and analyser type. Regulatory compliance obligations vary by region.

Scantech provides advisory and documentation support. Licence responsibility remains with the site operator unless otherwise arranged.

Replacement schedules depend on source type and half-life. For example, Californium-252 requires periodic replenishment to maintain measurement performance.

Yes. Radiation measuring instruments can be supplied and calibrated in accordance with regulatory standards.

Yes. Services can be structured to support both Australian and international operations, subject to local regulatory frameworks.