IRPA Consultation: is the system of protection ‘fit for purpose’ and can it be readily communicated? Views of the radiation protection professionals

The system of protection, which provides the basic underpinning philosophy and principles for
radiation protection, is constantly evolving in the light of developing scientific understanding and
practical experience. Over recent times there has been significant learning from experiences
relating to the Fukushima accident, and there is also increasing recognition of the importance of
enhancing public understanding of radiation and risk. The practical application of radiation
protection is undertaken by thousands of practitioners around the world, and it is IRPA ’s task to
ensure that this experience is fed back for the benefit of all. This Memorandum reports the outcome
of IRPA ’s consultation on the system of protection. The principal issues raised in the consultation
include general perceptions of the system, risk uncertainties at low dose, the context of natural
background exposure, dose limits and limitation, ALARA and reasonableness, and public understanding
and communication ...

Source: Journal of Radiological Protection - February 23, 2018 Category: Physics Authors: Roger Coates and Renate Czarwinski Source Type: research