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Radiation Protection and Technical Services Division
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We assure radiation safety & Security
Well trained staff devoted to quality of service
Promote and support innovations
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The Radiation Protection and Technical Services Division (RPTSD) is one of the leading scientific/technical divisions of Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board (SLAEB). It is responsible for conducting technical & scientific work and for providing radiation protection and nuclear security support services to the country.

Nuclear security and safety are two aspects entangled with each other

  • Nuclear Safety: Assuring the safety of people and the environment from the effects of radiation and radioactive/nuclear material.
  • Nuclear Security: Securing radioactive/nuclear material, technology, and methodologies from unwarranted access and usage

The RPTSD operates to fulfil the objectives mentioned in paragraphs 3(a), 3(c) and 3(d) in the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Act No. 40 of 2014.

Para. 3(a): promote and encourage the peaceful application of nuclear technology and provide services using such technology.

Para. 3(c): promote and support innovations to ensure safety and security systems and quality in the peaceful uses of nuclear technology.

Para 3(d): provide radiation protection services to meet regulatory requirements relating to nuclear applications

The Radiation Protection and Technical Services Division (RPTSD) is one of the leading scientific/technical divisions of Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board (SLAEB). It is responsible for conducting technical & scientific work and for providing radiation protection and nuclear security support services to the country.The primary function of the division is to provide technical and scientific assistance for enforcing the national and international regulations on nuclear safety/radiation protection and nuclear security. Further, the establishment of detection technologies, the development of laboratories, methods, and human resources for the sustainment of the safety regime are the duties of the division.

The division operates with nationally and internationally trained staff with its strict devotion to quality of service, scientific excellence and reliability to achieve the national goals of socioeconomic development.