Radiation Safety in the Use of Radiation Sources in Research and Education / IAEA.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Atomic Energy Agency, author.

Series:

Safety standards series ; Number SSG-87.

IAEA Safety Standards Series ; Number SSG-87

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radiation--Safety measures.

Radiation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (107 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Vienna : International Atomic Energy Agency, [2024]

Summary:

This guide by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) details radiation safety protocols for the use of radiation sources in research and education. It outlines standards based on international consensus to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. The guide covers fundamental safety principles, requirements for controlling radiation exposure, and the integration of safety and security measures. Intended for regulatory bodies, national authorities, and organizations involved in nuclear technology, it serves as a comprehensive reference to enhance safety in nuclear applications globally. Generated by AI.

Contents:

1. INTRODUCTION

Background

Objective

Scope

Structure

2. RADIATION PROTECTION PRINCIPLES FOR SOURCES USED IN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

Justification of the use of sources in research and education

Optimization of protection and safety in research and education

Dose constraints

Dose limits

3. TYPES OF RADIATION SOURCE USED IN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

Sealed sources used in research and education

Unsealed sources used in research and education

Electrodeposited sources used in research and education

Radiation generators used in research and education

4. ORGANIZATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR RADIATION SOURCES USED IN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

Graded approach to radiation safety in the use of sources in research and education

Responsibilities of operating organizations, registrants and licensees in research and education

Management system, organizational structure and policies for radiation safety in research and education

Radiation protection programme for sources used in research and education

Radiation safety committee

Radiation protection officers in research and education

Laboratory radiation protection officers in research and education

Qualified experts

Workers and other persons using radiation sources in research and education

Workers who are not employed by the operating organization

Control of radioactive sources in research and education

Security of radioactive material and the interfaces with safety

Safety culture

Human factors Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9789201317230

9201317239

OCLC:

1433204918