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Published: Wednesday, 10 April 2013 14:13
This research area is largely based on the involvement of team members in the work of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and the Committee on Radiological Protection and Public Health (CRPPH). While the fundamentals of radiological protection optimization remain central to the CEPN’s insights, this research area also addresses radiological risk assessment and radiological health detriment calculation, as well as, more broadly, the scientific bases and ethical values of the radiological protection system. It also incorporates consideration of the Sustainable Development Goals. The conceptual approaches conducted within this research area are part of a complementary dynamic with the work carried out within the other two research areas.
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Contribute to research on radiological risk assessment:
- Support the integration of new scientific findings into the quantification of radiation risk at low doses and low dose rates.
- Contribute to ensuring the integration of the ethical values of the radiological protection system – and particularly the value of prudence – in the quantification of radiological risk.
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Contribute to the reflections on the principles of the radiological protection system for the different exposure situations:
- Contribute to the analysis of the implementation of the principle of justification.
- Continue to explore the concepts of reasonableness and tolerability in relation to the principle of radiological protection optimisation.
- Contribute to reflections on the principle of limitation of individual exposures.
- Support discussions on the approach in terms of different exposure situations.
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Compare the methods used to assess and manage radiological and chemical risks:
- Analyse methods for establishing dose-response relationships.
- Putting risk management methods into perspective.
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Contribute to reflections on the incorporation of sustainable development goals into radiological risk management processes:
- Contribute to the development of methods and criteria for evaluating decisions.
- Participate in the identification and integration of ethical considerations.
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Contribute to the development of a radiological protection culture for the various exposure categories and exposure situations:
- Support information and awareness-raising initiatives.
- Facilitating technical dialogues and training courses.
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Published: Wednesday, 10 April 2013 14:25
This axis, which deals with radiological protection of workers, the public, and the environment, constitutes a major part of the team’s work in supporting the implementation of radiological protection at nuclear facilities. The CEPN’s involvement in ISOE, the International System on Occupational Exposure, provides a significant source of feedback from utilities and authorities in this field. The design and construction of new nuclear facilities and the emergence of new applications for nuclear energy are paving the way for new research and developments for the coming years.
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Management and optimisation of radiological protection during the design, operation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities:
- Contribute to the development of methods and tools.
- Collect and analyse feedback from national and international sources.
- Contribute to the identification of radiological protection issues associated with new reactor types and their applications.
- Participate in the development of practical guides and provide support for their implementation.
- Take part in training and awareness-raising activities on radiological protection for professionals.
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Contribute to reflections on the management of radioactive materials and waste:
- Examine the management of radioactive materials in the context of the principles of the circular economy.
- Contribute to the implementation of radiological protection for workers and the public associated with the design and operation of radioactive waste storage and disposal facilities.
- Contribute to reflections on the future of sites with nuclear facilities undergoing decommissioning.
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Contribute to the feedback analysis on the management of radioactive discharges from nuclear facilities and on environmental monitoring methods:
- Collect and analyse national and international data on radioactive discharges from facilities.
- Review regulatory frameworks and international standards.
- Compare radioactive discharges treatment methods.
- Analyse methods and contribute to the follow-up of developments in environmental radioactivity monitoring.
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Published: Wednesday, 10 April 2013 14:32
This axis covers several topics, including management of accident and post-accident situations; radon exposure management; and the management of contaminated sites and soils. The CEPN’s work is specifically aimed at promoting and enhancing the engagement, preparedness, and awareness of all relevant stakeholders, including members of civil society. The CEPN’s involvement in European research networks and projects, as well as its collaborations with Japanese organizations following the Fukushima accident, provide valuable insights for the management of radiological protection in such situations and contribute to training, awareness-raising, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
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Gestion des situations accidentelles et post-accidentelles
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Collect and analyse experience:
- Analyse the challenges of managing waste and materials resulting from decontamination actions following the Fukushima accident.Analyse the risk management approaches for major industrial accidents.Draw lessons learned in terms of resilience and sustainable development.
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Support institutional and local stakeholders’ preparation for the management of emergency and post-accident situations:
- Raise awareness of the risks among local stakeholders and identify the regional challenges for post-accident management.Contribute to the development of tools that meet the socio-economic challenges of the territories.Contribute to the reflection on the role and methods of implementing citizen-led measurements
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Contribute to reflections on radiological risk management in the context of armed conflict situations and malicious acts:
- Analyse the specific radiological protection issues associated with these situations.Contribute to reflections on the relevance, selection and implementation of protective actions.Support training and awareness-raising initiatives to prepare for the management of such situations.
Management of radon exposures
- Support initiatives to raise awareness and develop skills in radon exposure management.
- Contribute to reflexions on indicators of the effectiveness of corrective actions.
Management of Contaminated Sites and Soils
- Contribute to reflections on the implementation of the radiological protection system for the management of contaminated sites and soils.
- Analyse the management approaches for sites contaminated with non-radioactive substances.
