What is the Australian National Radiation Dose register?
The ANRDR (Australian National Radiation Dose register) is a database that stores radiation dose records for workers who are occupationally exposed to radiation.
If you work in an industry or profession where you are exposed to radiation, you many need personal monitoring. The ANRDR centralises personal radiation dose records, so even if you change jobs you can still access your career occupational exposure from one location. We currently store dose records for over 50,000 individual workers within the ANRDR.
Who is it for?
The ANRDR is for all industries and professions who may be occupationally exposed to radiation. This includes:
- mining
- medical
- veterinary
- industrial
- aviation
- research
- university sectors
The ANRDR is the approved central record keeping agency for dose records for all Australian workers who are occupationally exposed to ionising radiation (RPS C-1, clause 3.1.24 (c).
What are the benefits to you?
Maintaining dose records with the ANRDR makes sure:
- you can access your dose history from anywhere in Australia, even if you change jobs
- organisations comply with long‑term record-keeping requirements, and international safety standards.
How do I participate?
Learn more about registering your organisation on the ANRDR on our Information for industry page
Learn more about viewing your personal dose records on the ANRDR on our information for workers page.
What information is stored in the ANRDR?
The ANRDR collects data from your employer on the radiation doses you receive during your work. This includes dose you receive from:
- external sources of radiation
- radionuclides taken inside your body.
The dose data is collated from:
- your personal monitor
- other relevant assessments your employer provides.
The personal information collected includes full name, date of birth, biological sex and employee number. Personal information ensures your doses correctly match your profile and help us identify you when you request your dose history.
All personal information is handled under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). See the ANRDR Privacy Statement.
How will the data be used?
The ANRDR maintains your cumulative dose history, which enables you to view your dose records over time.
The data maintained in the dose register is also used to produce:
- industry trends
- comparisons across different work practices.
This information may be used to:
- evaluate how effective radiation protection programs are
- help in establishing guidelines to support dose optimisation for workers.
The published data will not identify individuals or employers registered with the ANRDR.
