Frequently Asked Questions

A postal threat or mail attack could be an explosive combining a power source and a trigger such as a letter bomb or parcel bomb, a powder which can easily be delivered as the material is light and is very often hard to detect such as anthrax or a malicious or sharp item to cause emotional or physical damage. If any of these items are delivered and opened by someone in your organisation; they all have devastating consequences. Even hoaxes, if not handled correctly can also disrupt the running of your business; resulting in a loss of revenue through evacuation of your premises or damage to corporate image.

A cabinet or conveyor X-Ray scanner will allow you to look inside letters, parcels, bags or luggage to detect:

• explosives
• power sources/triggers for IEDs
• chemical and biological threats
• powders and liquids
• weapons
• drugs
• sharp/hazardous items
• malicious mail

Yes, they are completely safe. Our Mailroom Security X-Ray equipment is used in post rooms, offices and reception areas. Not only are our machines designed and manufactured in the UK to the highest standards and regulations but they only produce a low dose continuous beam which is completely shielded so there is no hazard. This means that you can use, work near and walk past our equipment throughout the day with no concerns.

If you have any health and safety questions regarding using X-Ray scanning equipment then please contact us directly and we would be happy to provide you with more information.

No. You do not need to wear any protection. Our devices use a low dose, continuous beam that is continuously shielded so your X-Ray scanner can be used by anyone in your office and no protection is required.

If you have any health and safety questions regarding using X-Ray scanning equipment then please contact us directly and we would be happy to explain in more detail.

No. Your items are scanned using a low dose X-Ray that does not cause any hazard to the items scanned. This includes technology, food and drink items and even camera film.

The Royal Mail X-Ray scan post being sent abroad via airmail but they do not scan internal mail before it is delivered to your address. This is not to scare but due to the volumes of mail with the post office this would be a nearly impossible task. It is also worth considering that not all your post is delivered by Royal Mail and items delivered by courier or by hand should also be screened.

If you are in any doubt about a package, do not touch it, move it or open it and call the emergency services.

We cover all procedures for handling a suspect item in our Safe or Suspect training course which a place on is free of charge with any machine from our X-Ray range. Although we offer a free place what you will learn is invaluable. Our course includes: what to look for, what to do (as taught to the Police), who to contact and what information you will need to provide to the emergency services. With these skills along with a free postal threat assessment you’ll have all the tools needed to protect yourself against letter bombs/parcel bombs (IEDS), powder threats, chemical/biological attacks and malicious mail.

We can also offer this course to businesses and organisations not using our equipment or anyone who feels their training is not currently sufficient.

Yes. An actual threat such as a letter bomb is extremely dangerous and even a hoax spreads fear amongst staff so it is important that all post is screened. We offer a free Threat Assessment as part of our service to you which is carried out by a trained Threat Assessment Officer. This will leave you with a report showing how you can keep your staff and premises safe.

The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) apply to any organisation undertaking work with radioactive materials or with equipment that generates radiation e.g. x-ray scanners.

• Came into Law enforcement on 1st Jan 2018.
• IRR17 requires an audit to take place periodically to ensure all guidelines are being met. This audit is done by the assigned RPA in the business.
• All users of radiation products must apply to HSE before they start certain new work.

This includes all employers who work with:

• Radioactive material
• Radiation generators e.g. X-rays
• Naturally occurring radionudides

An RPA is a Radiation Protection Advisor.

• An RPA oversees that safety standards are being maintained.
• An RPA must also have the necessary experience and expertise to advise on the organisation’s uses of ionising radiation.
• The RPA is an external consultant

An RPS is a Radiation Protection Supervisor.

The Radiation Protection Supervisor has the role of adhering to the safe working practices made by the employer, supervising safe working agreements set out in local rules. Duties include Providing support & advice and performing risk assessments. The RPS can be an external consultant although it is recommended and considerably cheaper to do this internally.