Welcome to the Health Physics Society
Find information and answers to your questions about radiation and radiation safety/protection. For many years radiation has been beneficial to human beings for medical diagnosis and therapy, scientific research, and generating electrical power. However, when used in unsafe ways, radiation can harm people. Care must be taken to properly use radiation and to minimize unnecessary radiation exposures. The health physicist's job is to manage the beneficial use of radiation. Learn more
Current News
- Time for HPS Awards Nominations
- In Memoriam: George Anastas
- Call for Officer Nominations for 2023 Election
- December Short Course Listings
- Applications Open for Student Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants
- Save the Date! NRC Public Meeting: Envisioning the National Materials Program of the Future
- New Report on Nuclear Fuel Cycles, Technology Options, and Waste
- 68th HPS Annual Meeting: Activities and Tours Being Planned
- Register Now for the Second Annual HPS Winter Workshop
- Introducing ICRP Publication 152: Radiation Detriment Calculation Methodology
- 68th HPS Annual Meeting: Call for PEP/CEL Abstracts
- 68th HPS Annual Meeting: Call for Abstracts
- View 67th HPS Annual Meeting Sessions
- Upcoming HPS Meetings
- The 3rd International Conference on Occupational Radiation Protection
- Baltimore-Washington Chapter Virtual Presentation
- Did You Know? - Sections, Chapters, and Student Branches
- In Memoriam: Robert William (Bill) Field
- 68th HPS Annual Meeting: Baltimore Washington Chapter Local Arrangements Committee
- Radiation Protection Professionals Week
- Second Annual HPS Winter Workshop
- Student Corner: Mentorship Session Between Robert Olsen and Dave Allard
- In Memoriam: James (Jim) Martin
- Recent Radiological Risk Assessment of Former Military Shipyard in San Francisco
- MIT DIY Geiger Counters Course
- Money Matters
- Did You Know? - Advertising on the HPS Website
- November 2022 CHP Corner
- December Health Physics Journal: Joy and Gratitude
- Parker Foundation Lecture on Updating Radiation Exposure Guidelines
- In Memoriam: Howard W. Dickson
- Updating the HPS In Memoriam Web Page
- Think Again: A Reply to Cardarelli and the HPS
- HPS Student Corner - Science Communication Webinar/Panel Discussion
- From the President: Research and Make Your Own Judgements on History of LNT
- 67th HPS Annual Meeting Photos: Special Sessions
- 67th HPS Annual Meeting Photos: Part 3
- 67th HPS Annual Meeting Photos: Awards
- AIRRS Section at 67th HPS Annual Meeting and More
- 67th HPS Annual Meeting Photos: Part 2
- The HPS Standards Organization Special Session a Tremendous Success
- 67th HPS Annual Meeting Photos: Part 1
Upcoming Events
- International Laser Safety Conference
International Laser Safety Conference
27 February - 2 March 2023
Portland OR - IRPA 16
Radiation Harmonization - Standing United for Protection
6-12 July 2024
Orlando, FL - NRC Meeting Webcasts
- Worldwide Radiation Protection Meetings
- IAEA Nuclear Safety & Security Meetings
Various locations