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RadTest Australia are very proud to recognise 10 years of service by Emily and Bryan at the RadTest Australia ‘’coalface’’. They are tasked with the day to day running of the company and have seen the business go from its basic conception to the current multi-employee/ Australia wide operation. Well done Emily and Bryan- we look forward to future milestones as the company keeps expanding its scope in the field of radiation safety and training.

Conference time again! RadTest has sponsored AOCRP5 and will have a display at stand 6. Please come and say Hi and maybe collect a free giveaway!! RadTest has also donated to the prizes for the passport competition so make sure you get yours signed. Home

It’s conference time again, RadTest is at ASMIRT 2018 in the nation’s capital! Come and say Hi at Stand 21. http://asmirt.org/conference/2018/

Radiation safety training dates – 2018 are now available: https://radtest.com.au/hq/radiation-training/ Please contact Emily ASAP to enrol in the radiation safety courses for “Use of Portable Moisture Density Gauges” and “X-ray installation and servicing”

Steve has been at the Annual Meeting of the RSNA 2017 http://www.rsna.org/Annual-Meeting/ this week checking out everything new in radiation safety and medical imaging compliance. Check out the pics!!

Radiation Safety Equipment Registration – 3-step process!! Victorian Government Department of Health – Radiation Safety – (DHHS) requirements to purchase and operate radiation apparatus In order to purchase, install and operate irradiating apparatus the following steps need to be followed: Apply for and obtain a management licence from the Department of Health Victoria. This can be applied for online – Application for a new management licence Follow instructions from there. This can be done immediately as it does not apply to specific equipment but is required in order to purchase equipment. If a management licence is already issued then DHHS will need to be notified of the new location. Application to vary or transfer a management licence Once the management licence has been approved AND paid for application can be made for registration of the x-ray unit. This can be done on line via: Notification of acquisition or disposal of a radiation source Management licences which authorise possession or disposal of a radiation source have a condition which requires the holder to notify the Department within 14 days of taking possession or disposing of a radiation source which their licence authorises the acquisition or disposal of that source. It should be noted that registration