Learn about our mission, values and vision.
Achieving ALARA requires a multi-faceted approach through active engagement and continued education.
At ALARA, our mission is clear: keep radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable for everyone — clinicians, patients, and the broader community.
We do this by uniting education, advocacy, innovation, and community in one collaborative platform. Our work bridges industry and healthcare, connecting those who create protective solutions with those who rely on them daily.
We believe in building a future where safety, science, and shared purpose unite both clinicians and industry.
The Challenge
Radiation is a powerful tool in modern medicine — but with its benefits come real risks. Every year, countless healthcare professionals, patients, and even bystanders are exposed to unnecessary radiation due to outdated practices, lack of awareness, or insufficient protective measures. The impact isn’t always immediate, but the long-term effects can be serious and far-reaching.
The challenge is clear: while technology is advancing, education and best practices often lag behind. Many in the healthcare field don’t have access to the latest information, protective products, or training they need to stay safe. This gap puts people at risk — and it’s a gap ALARA exists to close.
By uniting industry innovators, healthcare providers, educators, and safety advocates, ALARA ensures that radiation protection evolves as quickly as the technology itself. Together, we can keep exposure as low as reasonably achievable — for everyone.
Over 3.6 billion X-ray exams are performed worldwide each year.
Healthcare workers exposed to radiation have nearly a 40% higher incidence of cancer.
of occupational radiation exposure is preventable
There is no level of radiation exposure considered completely safe.
Built on the Principle
ALARA was founded by a coalition of industry leaders and healthcare professionals who recognized that radiation safety is not the responsibility of one product, one policy, or one profession — it is a shared mission. Each new member brings unique expertise, from personal protective apparel to advanced barrier systems, from procedural shielding to at-source scatter reduction, as well as workflow integration and budgeting considerations.
Individually, these members have shaped best practices and pushed technological boundaries in their respective fields. Together, they form a united front — combining decades of innovation, clinical insight, and engineering excellence — to connect the tools, training, and advocacy needed to keep exposure as low as reasonably achievable.
This collaboration is not about competition, but about amplifying impact. By pooling resources, research, and reach, the founding partners of ALARA are building a platform where awareness becomes action, and action becomes lasting change in radiation safety.
The Constitution: Our Commitments
1. Prioritize the mission over self-promotion
No product or company advocacy in ALARA forums.2. Promote scientific integrity
Base all content and recommendations on evidence, not marketing claims.3. Foster collaboration and respect
Engage constructively with all members, even in disagreement.4. Respect intellectual property
Share resources responsibly, with permission and credit.5. Act with transparency
Disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence decisions or recommendations.By holding ourselves to these standards, we protect the neutrality, credibility, and trust that ALARA was founded to uphold.
Join the movement. Advance the Mission.
ALARA membership is for those who believe radiation safety is a shared responsibility — and that collaboration, not competition, drives progress. Whether you’re a manufacturer, healthcare provider, educator, or technician, there’s a place for you in our community. Members gain access to shared knowledge, professional recognition, and a platform to help shape the future of radiation protection.
Take your place in the movement for safer care. Join ALARA today and help shape a future where radiation protection is stronger, smarter, and shared by all.