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European ALARA Network Workshop 2016 |
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European ALARA Network Workshop 2016 |
Closed
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16th European ALARA Network Workshop |
Dates:
Monday, March 14, 2016 - Wednesday, March 16, 2016
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Venue: Federal Office of Public Health,
Bern,
Switzerland |
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Industrial radiography (for non-destructive testing (NDT)) using gamma and X-ray sources is a long-established and widespread practice.'A key radiation protection principle is optimisation, to ensure that the radiation exposure of radiography workers and other persons is As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
In 2001, in Rome, the 5th EAN Workshop specifically considered ALARA in industrial radiography. It was concluded that ALARA was not always being achieved, and improvements in radiography equipment, working procedures, training and safety culture were recommended.
Since then, industrial radiography has remained an area of concern in radiation protection, due to the levels of radiation exposure received and, in particular, the number and magnitude of accidental exposures.'Consequently, EAN has decided to re-visit this topic.
The workshop will consist of presentations (oral and posters) intended to highlight the main issues, and a significant part of the program will be devoted to discussions within working groups.
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Website: http://www.bag.admin.ch/ean-workshop/
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Organizer: |
Federal Office of Public Health FOPHTerms
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