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Radiation Safety & Protection Services

Consulting, training, auditing, and radiological safety support for companies in Mexico.

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CIDEI DEL NORTE

Over 10 Years of Excellence in Radiation Safety & Protection

We deliver specialized radiation protection consulting, workforce training, compliance auditing, and technical support for private enterprises and government entities operating ionizing radiation equipment or radioactive materials.

Our team guides and certifies organizations on regulatory compliance, radiation control standards, and safety protocols enforced by regulatory agencies (including CNSNS, COFEPRIS, STPS, and SICT).

We serve research centers, clinics, hospitals, and radiation monitoring facilities, as well as companies in manufacturing, mining, food processing, construction, metalworking, automotive, and paper production.

How do you analyze radioactivity risks in your organization?

Find out what requirements your organization must meet to avoid radioactivity risks and keep your staff safe.

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What is radiation protection?

Radiation protection comprises the set of protocols designed to prevent and minimize health risks associated with ionizing radiation—such as somatic injuries or damage to genetic material.

In a corporate context, radiation protection aims to ensure an appropriate level of safety for people and the environment while maintaining the benefits derived from radiation-related practices.

Ionizing radiation is used in a wide range of human activities, spanning from medical applications to specialized equipment employed in the mining, construction, and manufacturing sectors, among others.

For this reason, it is essential for organizations to implement radiation protection measures that guarantee acceptable safety levels for individuals, their descendants, and the environment, without compromising the profitability of their operations.

Self-assessment: How to analyze radioactivity risks in your organization?

Working with ionizing radiation entails a series of responsibilities that organizations must fulfill. Therefore, complete the following self-assessment to determine whether your company complies with the necessary measures to prevent risks associated with radioactivity.

Self-assessment

This quiz is an internal self-assessment tool with no official validity. It does not replace audits, verifications, or formal requirements of the National Commission on Nuclear Safety and Safeguards (CNSNS) or any other authority.

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Does the facility currently hold the authorization, permit, or license required by law to operate?

2 / 15

Are leak tests (tightness tests) of sealed sources performed and documented periodically, with no evidence of loss of integrity or non-compliant surface contamination?

3 / 15

Do the radiation source control systems and equipment operate correctly, without signs of imminent failure or deficiency?

4 / 15

Is the required ionizing radiation measurement equipment available, and is it calibrated and in proper working order?

5 / 15

Is the use of radiation sources or equipment containing them carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation?

6 / 15

Do the physical and radiological protection engineering barriers meet the specifications required by the CNSNS?

7 / 15

Does all occupationally exposed personnel (POE) using the sources hold CNSNS authorization regarding their training and instruction?

8 / 15

Do you have the necessary documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with NOM-012-STPS-2012 (Safety and health conditions in workplaces where ionizing radiation sources are handled) in the event of an audit?

9 / 15

Do the physical conditions of the facility (structure, access points, signage) ensure the safety of the sources and equipment?

10 / 15

Are there established, up-to-date radiation safety procedures available for consultation by occupationally exposed personnel?

11 / 15

Is there an individual radiological monitoring program (dosimetry) in place, and are occupationally exposed personnel aware of their accumulated dose?

12 / 15

Has the personnel been trained in a practical manner (e.g., through drills or exercises) to carry out immediate actions in the event of a radiological incident or accident?

13 / 15

Are the logbooks and records required by the CNSNS (doses, maintenance, leak tests, training, etc.) kept up to date?

14 / 15

Are the handling and disposal of radioactive materials supervised and documented in accordance with applicable regulations?

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Is the occupationally exposed person (OEP) familiar with and do they apply radiation protection standards, the handling of protective equipment, and the factors of time, distance, and shielding, and do they undergo the corresponding medical examinations?

Radiation Protection Services & Products

We provide end-to-end radiation protection solutions for the design, maintenance, and operation of radioactive facilities, as well as the disposal, containment, and transport of radiation sources and equipment.

Technical Consulting & Compliance

We provide advisory and consulting services to enable organizations to operate in accordance with applicable standards and fulfill their responsibilities to the competent authorities.

  • Facility Design & Upgrades: Design, construction, and retrofitting of radioactive facilities.

  • Compliance Audits & Monitoring: Audits, evaluations, and continuous oversight to guarantee compliance with federal radiation safety standards (R.G.S.R. and NOM-012-STPS-2012).

  • Best Practices Certification: Certifications validating best practices in radiation protection.

  • Licensing & Permitting: Expert assistance and management for radioactive facility operating licenses.

  • Regulatory Management: Administrative handling and filings with government regulatory authorities.

  • Emergency Response Services: Emergency response coordination and incident management.

We train personnel on safety measures, responsibilities, and the tools necessary to carry out their activities efficiently and with minimal risk.

  • Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Training: Comprehensive training for Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs) and assistant personnel.

  • Occupationally Exposed Personnel (OEP) Training: Specialized courses for workers routinely exposed to ionizing radiation.

  • Regulatory & Standards Workshops: Introductory briefings on radiation safety, local laws, and compliance standards.

  • Radiation Emergency Drills: Hands-on emergency response simulations.

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We are authorized to sell ionizing radiation detection equipment and personal protective accessories.

  • Radiation Surveillance Equipment: Sales of authorized ionizing radiation detectors with valid calibration certifications.

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Specialized radiation shielding and protective gear for exposed personnel.

  • Technical Support & Maintenance: Advisory services on the operation, care, and maintenance of radiation detection equipment.

  • Personal Dosimetry Services: Individual personnel dosimetry monitoring and workplace radiation exposure evaluations.

Radiological consulting services

We advise organizations on the construction, operation, and inspection of radiological facilities, as well as on handling procedures with the authorities.

Training

We conduct radiation protection training courses, carry out radiological emergency drills, and give presentations on Mexican legislation and regulations.

Radiological monitoring equipment

We offer ionizing radiation-generating equipment and radiation protection accessories. We also provide dosimetry, calibration, and maintenance services for this equipment.

Industry Applications

We have enabled our clients to meet their efficiency and radiation protection objectives through consulting, training, and the sale of specialized equipment.

Mining Industry

Specialized radiation safety training for mining personnel exposed to naturally occurring or industrial radioactive materials, ensuring a secure environment for workers and the community.

Manufacturing Sector

Technical consulting for importing/exporting radiation-emitting equipment, building secure facilities, and processing regulatory permits.

Environmental Safety

Development of custom radiation protection manuals and emergency preparedness drills to safeguard facilities, personnel, the public, and surrounding ecosystems.

Food Processing Industry

Radiation protection audits, training, and equipment installation for level gauges, irradiators, and radiation-generating quality control equipment.

We possess the permits, authorizations, resources, expertise, personnel, and modern infrastructure that qualify us to provide the best support in radiation protection.

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Frequently asked questions

The information presented here is for informational purposes only and does not entail any liability on the part of CIDEI.

Radioactivity is a nuclear process in which unstable atomic nuclei—caused by an imbalance of protons and neutrons—spontaneously decay into more stable elements, releasing energy or subatomic particles (radiation) in the process.

Radiation can be natural or artificial. Natural background radiation exists in the environment from cosmic sources and terrestrial minerals. Artificial radiation stems from human activity, such as X-rays produced by electron bombardment within a vacuum tube.

Radiation is utilized across medical diagnostics and radiotherapy, food sterilization, fluid level monitoring, thickness gauging in manufacturing, non-destructive testing (NDT), and archaeological artifact preservation.

A radioactive facility is any controlled workplace where ionizing radiation sources or generating devices are produced, stored, operated, or processed. This includes radioactive mineral extraction, industrial processing, and waste treatment facilities.

Radiation exposure is quantified using two primary metrics:

Absorbed Dose: The amount of radiation energy deposited per unit mass, measured in Grays (Gy).

Effective Dose: The calculated biological risk to human tissue, accounting for the radiation type and organ sensitivity, measured in Sieverts (Sv).

Radiation exposure is quantified using two primary metrics:

  1. Absorbed Dose: The amount of radiation energy deposited per unit mass, measured in Grays (Gy).

  2. Effective Dose: The calculated biological risk to human tissue, accounting for the radiation type and organ sensitivity, measured in Sieverts (Sv).