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Document ID (ISN)102663
CIS number 03-1884
Year 2004
Convention or series no. NTP 614
Author(s) Pascual Benés A., Gadea Carrera E.
Title Ionizing radiation: Protection standards
Original title Radiaciones ionizantes: normas de protección [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 2004. 10p. Illus. 9 ref.
Internet access http://internet.mtas.es/Insht/ntp/ntp_614.htm [in Spanish]
Abstract This information note focuses on protective measures against ionizing radiation in accordance with Spanish Royal Decree 783/2001 concerning radiation protection (see CIS 03-1525). Topics addressed: classification of ionizing radiation; values and measuring units; protective measures (dose limitation, information and training of workers, classification and visual identification of zones, monitoring of workplace atmospheres, evaluation and implementation of radiation protection measures, medical supervision, keeping records of workers' exposures); basic radiation protection measures; natural radiation; waste disposal. Replaces CIS 96-1036.
Descriptors (primary) ionizing radiation; Spain; radiation protection
Descriptors (secondary) radon; restricted areas; limitation of exposure; disposal of radioactive waste; dosimetry; data sheet; absorbed dose; medical supervision; comment on law; comment on standard; biological hazards
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceSpain
Subject(s) Radiation
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Ionizing radiation
Radon