Instrument Testing Service

We offer a high-quality instrument testing service for periodic testing and test before first use of a wide variety of monitors including dose-rate monitors, contamination monitors and active personal dosemeters. Our Chilton site holds UKAS accreditation for gamma dose-rate measurements and also operates a radon exposure facility for calibration and research purposes. Our staff have a wide range of practical expertise in the use of radiation monitors in the workplace.

The HPA Instrument Testing Service has one of the most comprehensive range of test facilities in the UK enabling us to provide a unique range of services including instrument development, type-testing and the design of bespoke monitoring systems.

Other services we provide include an independent assessment service for instrumentation, methods, and measurement results for de-licensing and decommissioning work for UK regulators and others. We can also provide effective instrumentation training courses and consultancy services.

Further information can be found on our dedicated Instrument Testing Service website at https://www.hpa-radiationservices.org.uk/radmet/. 

Contact Details

To discuss your requirements please contact your nearest HPA site.

Occupational Protection Department, Chilton
Instrument Test Manager: Duncan McClure

Occupational Protection Department
HPA Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards
Chilton
Didcot
Oxon
OX11 0RQ
Telephone: 44 (0)1235 822738
Fax: 44 (0)1235 822818
E-mail: duncan.mcclure@hpa.org.uk
E-mail: rad.met@hpa.org.uk

Details of the UKAS accreditation held by HPA Chilton are available on request.

CRCE Leeds
Instrument Test Manager: Lisa Roche

CRCE Leeds
HPA Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards
Hospital Lane
Cookridge
Leeds
LS16 6RW
Telephone: 44 (0)113 267 9041
Fax: 44 (0)113 261 3190
E-mail: Leeds-calibration-service@hpa.org.uk

CRCE Scotland
Instrument testing enquiries: Marion Milton

CRCE Scotland
Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards
155 Hardgate Road
Glasgow
G51 4LS
Telephone: 44 (0)141 440 2201
Fax: 44 (0)141 440 0820
E-mail: lynsey.mcaleney@hpa.org.uk