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Document ID (ISN)105816
CIS number 06-1453
ISBN(s) 2-7389-1316-4
Year 2006
Convention or series no. INRS ED 958
Author(s) Servent J.P., Gauron C., Boulay M.H.
Title Ionizing radiation - Prevention and risk management
Original title Les rayonnements ionisants - Prévention et maîtrise du risque [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Feb. 2006. 56p. Illus. 10 ref. Price: EUR 8.00. Downloadable version free of charge.
Internet access http://www.inrs.fr/INRS-PUB/inrs01.nsf/inrs01_catalog_view_view/62BE0E909A874CDAC125714F004BD0A8/$FILE/ed958.pdf [in French]
Abstract This document presents an approach to radiation protection applicable to all occupational situations that could give rise to ionizing radiation exposure. It is emphasized that the control of exposure requires the active participation of the enterprise and all persons involved in occupational safety and health. Contents: effects of ionizing radiation; general principles of radiation protection and risk control; specific precautions for ionizing radiation (identification of dangerous situations, risk evaluation and implementation of preventive measures). Includes data sheets on the evaluation of external exposure and the risk of contamination by inhalation, ingestion and contact.
Descriptors (primary) ionizing radiation; hazard evaluation; France; radiation protection
Descriptors (secondary) contamination monitoring; radioactive contamination of personnel; legal aspects; safety guides; radioactive sources; radioactive contamination of equipment; responsibilities; radioactive substances
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Radiation
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Ionizing radiation
Risk evaluation