Keeping the ICRP recommendations fit for purpose

The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) has embarked on a review and revision
of the system of Radiological Protection that will update the 2007 general recommendations in ICRP
Publication 103 . This is the beginning of a process that will take several years, involving open
and transparent engagement with organisations and individuals around the world. While the system is
robust and has performed well, it must adapt to address changes in science and society to remain fit
for purpose. The aim of this paper is to encourage discussions on which areas of the system might
gain the greatest benefit from review, and to initiate collaborative efforts. Increased clarity and
consistency are high priorities. The better the system is understood, the more effectively it can be
applied, resulting in improved protection and increased harmonisation. Many areas are identified for
potential review including: classification of effects, with particular focus on tissue r...

Source: Journal of Radiological Protection - December 6, 2021 Category: Physics Authors: C Clement, W R ühm, J Harrison, K Applegate, D Cool, C-M Larsson, C Cousins, J Lochard, S Bouffler, K Cho, M Kai, D Laurier, S Liu and S Romanov Source Type: research