Introducing the Nuclear Laboratory Technician's (NLT) Group.

The article focuses on the Nuclear Lab Technicians (NLT) group, founded in September 2021 to support technicians working with radioactive materials in the nuclear sector. The group facilitates communication, knowledge sharing, and networking among technicians and suppliers, addressing challenges such as radiation protection, legal compliance, and appropriate equipment use. Since its inception, the NLT has organized monthly meetings, workshops—including a "glove box" workshop in November 2023—and conferences, with the next scheduled for June 2024 at Bangor University. The group also emphasizes mental health awareness and aims to improve health and safety standards across nuclear and radiochemical laboratories.