Radiation safety is notoriously poorly taught, understood and practiced amongst surgeons and interventionalists. This talk will briefly outline some of the key reasons for this. Drawing from experience as contributing author of the European Society for Vascular Surgery Guidelines on Radiation Safety, there will be a focus on providing practical, evidence-based methods to minimise radiation exposure to patients, staff and operators when performing endovascular procedures. With a focus on the behaviours that are most impactful and easiest to implement, the aim is to provide simple tips to take away and implement at the next operating list.