Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation into chiropractors radiation compliance
Friday 13th February 2026
The HSE are conducting an inspection campaign which targets chiropractors use of radiation when treating patients.
These HSE inspections will assess the chiropractor’s compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17). These regulations protect employees and other persons from occupational radiation exposure.
The inspection will focus on these key areas:
- Management and radiation protection
- Radiation risk assessment
- Engineering controls and maintenance
- Contingency plans
- Training records
- Designation and monitoring of controlled areas
- Local rules and radiation protection supervisors
- Personal dosimetry
Companies that specialise in using radiation with chiropody should ensure that the above areas are reviewed and implemented.