Experience in implementing ICRP recommendations: IRPA's perspective on the role of the radiation protection professional

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 305-312
Author(s):  
K.R. Kase
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Ionising Radiation ◽  
International Congress ◽  
International Commission ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
International Organisations ◽  
The Future ◽  
International Body

The International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) has a membership of approximately 17,000 individuals who are members of 48 national societies in 60 countries worldwide. As such, IRPA's vision is to be recognised as the international voice of the radiation protection professional. This article will discuss elements of the outcome of the 12th International Congress of IRPA (‘Focus on the future’), objectives and current activities of IRPA, criteria and priorities for the engagement of IRPA with international organisations, current IRPA initiatives in the areas of radiation protection culture and certification/qualification of radiation protection experts, planning for the 13th International Congress of IRPA, comments on the implementation of recent recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), and suggestions about IRPA and ICRP collaboration in their implementation. IRPA recognises that ICRP is the international body to determine policy and to make recommendations for protection against ionising radiation, and IRPA is in a position to participate in and facilitate the implementation of those recommendations.

scholarly journals Radiological protection of the patient in veterinary medicine and the role of ICRP

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 169-181
Author(s):  
R.J. Pentreath ◽  
K.E. Applegate ◽  
K.A. Higley ◽  
K. Peremans ◽  
M. Natsuhori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Diagnostic Imaging ◽  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Ionising Radiation ◽  
Task Group ◽  
International Commission ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
Set Up

At the request of the Main Commission of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), Task Group 107 (TG107) was set up to consider the issue of radiological protection of the patient in veterinary medicine. TG107, who authored this article, brought together information relating to the use of diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology in veterinary medicine. A number of specific areas were identified that appeared to be appropriate for attention by ICRP. These included the use of dose quantities and units, the need for re-evaluation of stochastic and deterministic risks from ionising radiation in animals, and the growing use of imaging and therapeutic equipment for animals that is little different from that available to humans. TG107 unanimously recommended that it was both appropriate and timely for ICRP to consider and advise on these issues, and the Main Commission agreed. This paper summarises the findings of TG107.

The mandate and work of ICRP Committee 1 on radiation effects

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
W. Rühm ◽  
N. Ban ◽  
M. Tirmarche
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Effects ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Organ Damage ◽  
Ionising Radiation ◽  
International Commission ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
Developmental Defects ◽  
Beneficial Use ◽  
Task Groups

The aim of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) is to protect humans against cancer and other diseases and effects associated with exposure to ionising radiation, and also to protect the environment, without unduly limiting the beneficial use of ionising radiation. As of the second half of 2017, four committees are contributing to the overall mission of ICRP, including Committee 1 (Radiation Effects). The role of Committee 1 includes consideration of the risks and mechanisms of induction of cancer and heritable disease; discussion of the risks, severity, and mechanisms of induction of tissue/organ damage and developmental defects; and review of the effects of ionising radiation on non-human biota at population level. This paper gives an overview of the recent activities of Committee 1, and discusses the focus of its active task groups.

Application of the Commission's recommendations: the activities of ICRP Committee 4

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 32-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacques Lochard
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Ionising Radiation ◽  
Protection System ◽  
Current Work ◽  
International Commission ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
International Organisations ◽  
Major Point

Committee 4 of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) is responsible for developing principles, recommendations, and guidance on the protection of man against radiation exposure; and considering their practical application in all exposure situations. The Committee also acts as a major point of contact between ICRP and other international organisations and professional bodies concerned with protection against ionising radiation. The current work of the Committee involves the development of a series of reports on implementation of the 2007 Recommendations, and a reflection on the ethical foundations of the radiological protection system. Following the accident in Fukushima, Committee 4 also initiated an analysis of management of the consequences of the accident, with the objective of revising, if necessary, the Commission's publications on emergency and post-accident situations.

MINIMIZING THE EXPOSURE TO THE EYE LENS OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS ASSISTING PATIENTS DURING CHEST X RAYS: A PHANTOM STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 193 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-54
Author(s):  
Yasuda Mitsuyoshi ◽  
Funada Tomoya ◽  
Sato Hisaya ◽  
Kato Kyoichi
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Phantom Study ◽  
International Commission ◽  
Eye Lens ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Radiologic Technologists ◽  
Maximum Reduction ◽  
The Right

Abstract As chest x rays involve risks of patients falling, radiologic technologists (technologists) commonly assist patients, and as the assistance takes place near the patients, the eye lenses of the technologists are exposed to radiation. The recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection suggest that the risk of developing cataracts due to lens exposure is high, and this makes it necessary to reduce and minimize the exposure. The present study investigated the positions of technologists assisting patients that will minimize exposure of the eye lens to radiation. The results showed that it is possible to reduce the exposure by assisting from the following positions: 50% at the sides rather than diagonally behind, 10% at the right side of the patient rather than the left and 40% at 250 mm away from the patient. The maximum reduction with radiation protection glasses was 54% with 0.07 mmPb and 72% with 0.88 mmPb.

Practical Radiation Protection in Healthcare

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Radiation Effects ◽  
New Technology ◽  
International Commission ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
Healthcare Environment ◽  
Practical Guide ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Medical Physicists ◽  
Ionising Radiations

Practical Radiation Protection in Healthcare provides a practical guide for medical physicists and others involved with radiation protection in the healthcare environment. The guidance is based on principles set out in current recommendations of the International Commission for Radiological Protection and methods developed by a variety of professional bodies. Written by practitioners experienced in the field, this practical online reference covers both established techniques and new areas of application. This new edition is fully revised and updated to cover new requirements linked to the increased knowledge of radiation effects, and the development of new technology. Each specialist area is covered in a separate chapter to allow easy reference with individual chapters being assigned to different types of non-ionising radiations. Additionally, tabulated data is included to allow the reader to carry out calculations for situations encountered frequently without reference to further resources.

scholarly journals Lessons learnt by IRSN about the involvement of experts towards the population in contaminated areas in Fukushima Prefecture

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Rollinger ◽  
J. Lochard ◽  
T. Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Ethical Principles ◽  
International Commission ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
Fukushima Accident ◽  
Fukushima Prefecture ◽  
Local Actors ◽  
Measurement Devices

Since November 2011, Institut de radioprotection et de sûreté nucléaire (IRSN) experts have participated in the International Commission on Radiological Protection’s (ICRP) dialogue initiative for the rehabilitation of living conditions after the Fukushima accident. In 2013, IRSN and Centre d’étude sur l’Evaluation de la Protection dans le domaine Nucléaire (CEPN) launched a study to identify the main lessons that can be learned from these dialogues, and benefit French IRSN experts in the event of a postaccident situation. The main lesson is that in order to protect the inhabitants of contaminated areas efficiently, experts must work in cooperation with local actors to develop a co-expertise process. The availability of measurement devices for inhabitants is crucial to allow them to assess their own radiological situation. Measuring radioactivity makes it visible, and allows individuals to discuss the results in their communities and develop local projects to improve their daily life. Eventually, inhabitants create a practical radiological protection culture to manage their situation. However, helping people to protect themselves does not mean that authorities and experts have no responsibilities, and this calls for strong ethical principles such as not making decisions for people about their future. To be helpful, scientists need to understand that, as necessary as radiation protection is, it is not the only problem that inhabitants are facing and it cannot control people's lives. Radiation protection experts must commit themselves to be at the service of individuals and the community, and the issues they want to address.

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