IAEA - Occupational Radiation Protection Publication

At a glance

Type of study

Guideline or consensus statement

Topics

Regulation and policyDosimetry and monitoringPersonal protective equipmentRoom shielding and protective devices

Summary based on

a web page

What it found

• Joint IAEA/ILO Safety Guide giving guidance on meeting the International Basic Safety Standards (GSR Part 3) requirements for occupational exposure.

• Provides detailed guidance on monitoring and assessing worker exposure from external sources and radionuclide intakes.

• Covers development of occupational radiation protection programmes as part of management's responsibility for protection and safety.

Limits to keep in mind

Only the publisher's catalogue page and summary are available; the full 335-page guide is not provided. It is general guidance across all workplaces, not specific to fluoroscopy.

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