Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology

The Radiation Protection Act of 2006 requires that anybody who works with radioactive sources and substances or material that emits ionizing radiation should be supplied with atleast one radiation monitoring device. The Radiation Protection Inspectorate (RPI), through the National Dosimetry Laboratory (NDL) provides a Radiation Monitoring Service that monitors individual exposure and radiation levels of the surrounding area due to ionizing radiation from external radiation sources. The service is provided using Harshaw Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD) badges for both personnel and environmental monitoring. The TLD badges used are capable of assessing with sufficient accuracy doses from exposure to beta rays, gamma rays, x-rays or a mixture of these types of radiation. Monitoring periods begin on the 1st of each month and the RPI will provide quarterly radiation dose reports for personnel monitoring as well as for environmental monitoring.

The Radiation Protection Act of 2006 requires that anybody who works with radioactive sources and substances or material that emits ionizing radiation should be supplied with atleast one radiation monitoring device. The Radiation Protection Inspectorate (RPI), through the National Dosimetry Laboratory (NDL) provides a Radiation Monitoring Service that monitors individual exposure and radiation levels of the surrounding area due to ionizing radiation from external radiation sources. The service is provided using Harshaw Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD) badges for both personnel and environmental monitoring. The TLD badges used are capable of assessing with sufficient accuracy doses from exposure to beta rays, gamma rays, x-rays or a mixture of these types of radiation. Monitoring periods begin on the 1st of each month and the RPI will provide quarterly radiation dose reports for personnel monitoring as well as for environmental monitoring.

The Radiation Protection Act, 2006, the Radiation Protection Regulations, 2008 and other international standards require routine inspections. Radiological safety inspections are conducted to verify compliance with the regulatory requirements and conditions of the licence. The primary goal is to ensure the protection of workers, the public and the environment from the adverse effects of ionizing radiation.

Statutory radiological safety inspections may be scheduled or unannounced. However it is the responsibility of individual organizations to contract experts to conduct periodic radiological safety assessments.  In locations where expert contractors are not available the Radiation Protection Inspectorate can provide radiological inspections on a consultancy basis.

The Radiation Protection Act, 2006, the Radiation Protection Regulations, 2008 and other international standards require routine inspections. Radiological safety inspections are conducted to verify compliance with the regulatory requirements and conditions of the licence. The primary goal is to ensure the protection of workers, the public and the environment from the adverse effects of ionizing radiation.

Statutory radiological safety inspections may be scheduled or unannounced. However it is the responsibility of individual organizations to contract experts to conduct periodic radiological safety assessments.  In locations where expert contractors are not available the Radiation Protection Inspectorate can provide radiological inspections on a consultancy basis.

To ensure that the movement of radioactive and nuclear materials is monitored and that these materials are transported in a safe and secure manner, the Radiation Protection Regulations, 2008 require that any company that transports these materials acquires a Permit to Transport Radiation Sources.

The Radiation Protection Regulations, 2008 require that any person that imports or exports radiation sources must acquire a permit to do so from the Radiation Protection Inspectorate. This requirement has been put in place to ensure the safe use of atomic energy and nuclear technology. Additionally, to detect illicit trafficking in order to prevent the acquisition of nuclear and radioactive material by persons or entities that could use them for malicious purposes. This also ensures that imported or exported material are only acquired by persons or entities with the capability of using them in a safe manner and only for authorised purposes.  This requirement also ensures that Botswana complies with the relevant international instruments that she is party to.