RSRP Upgrades Regulatory Information System (ARIS 1.5) in Mauritius

April 17th, 2014 — 

During February 24-27, 2014, RSRP provided training to Mauritius ´s Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) of on Advanced Regulatory Information System (ARIS 1.5). The objective of this activity was to upgrade access-based RASOD/AUTHORIZATION software for accounting the disposition of radiation sources to ARIS 1.5, an SQL based system with improved user interface and new features. The RSRP instructor installed ARIS 1.5 and explained the advantages of having the new modules for AUTHORIZATION and LICENSE. Detailed guidance was provided on successful installation/de-installation of ARIS 1.5. Under the new concept of the LICENSE module, hands on exercises demonstrated improved methods of information management for facilities using ionizing radiation sources. Training was conducted by Grigol Basilia of the Department for Nuclear and Radiation Safety of Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia. ARIS 1.5 will be implemented as RNA proceeds with the next phase of the inventory project under the RSRP program. Part of the training included INSPECTION online module of ARIS. Also, discussed was the licensee seminar project.