Occupational Radiation Protection.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

IAEA.

Series:

Proceedings

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radiation--Safety measures.

Radiation.

Occupational health services.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (538 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Vienna : International Atomic Energy Agency, 2022.

Summary:

This publication documents the proceedings of an international conference organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) aimed at enhancing occupational radiation protection. Held in Vienna and co-sponsored by the International Labour Organization, the conference focused on addressing gaps, challenges, and developments in protecting workers from ionizing radiation exposure. It included discussions on the implementation of international safety standards, the development of new guidance, and the strengthening of support to member states with less developed radiation protection programs. The conference also highlighted the need for increased training, safety culture improvement, and the promotion of young professionals in the field. The publication serves as a comprehensive resource on advances in occupational radiation protection and provides insights into international efforts to safeguard workers' health. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Contents

SUMMARY

BACKGROUND OF THE CONFERENCE

INTERNATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND STANDARDS — REGULATORY APPROACHES AND CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTATION

DOSE ASSESSMENT

RADIATION EFFECTS AND HEALTH RISKS AT WORKPLACES

DOSE RECORD MANAGEMENT

INDUSTRIAL, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FACILITIES

EMERGENCIES

EXPOSURE TO NATURAL SOURCES

RADON

OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION IN MEDICINE

NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE FACILITIES

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SAFETY CULTURE

MAIN FINDINGS OF THE SYMPOSIUM

VIENNA CALL FOR ACTION

OPENING SESSION

OPENING ADDRESS

Y. Amano

D. Flory

N. Leppink

M.F. Weber

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Past and Present Perspectives in Occupational Radiation Protection

K. Nakamura

PLENARY PRESENTATION Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: IAEA Occupational Radiation Protection

ISBN:

9789201224224

OCLC:

1354206348