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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.

Study and Research Programme

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.