Author : International Commission International Commission on Radiological Protectio
Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781473916586
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (165 download)
Book Synopsis ICRP PUBLICATION 126 by : International Commission International Commission on Radiological Protectio
Download or read book ICRP PUBLICATION 126 written by International Commission International Commission on Radiological Protectio and published by SAGE Publications Limited. This book was released on 2014-11-19 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this report, the Commission provides updated guidance on radiological protection against radon exposure. The report has been developed considering the latest ICRP recommendations for the system of radiological protection, all available scientific knowledge about the risks of radon, and the experience gained by many organisations and countries in the control of radon exposure. The report describes the characteristics of radon exposure, covering sources and transfer mechanisms, the health risks associated with radon, and the challenges of managing radon exposure. The Commission recommends an integrated approach for controlling radon exposure, relying as far as possible on the management of buildings or locations in which radon exposure occurs, whatever the use of the building. This approach is based on the optimisation principle, and is graded reflecting the responsibilities of key stakeholders, notably in workplaces, and the intent of the national authorities to control radon exposure. The report also provides recommendations on managing radon exposure when workers’ exposures are considered as occupational, and the appropriate requirements of the Commission should be applied.