Radiological Protection in Geological Disposal of Long-lived Solid Radioactive Waste

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Published: Thursday, 01 August 2013 13:28

WEISS W., LARSSON C.M., McKENNEY C., MINON J.P., MOBBS S., SCHNEIDER T. et al.

This report updates and consolidates previous recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) related to solid waste disposal (ICRP, 1985, 1997b, 1998). The recommendations given

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Edition of the Proceedings ‘First NERIS Platform Workshop - Preparedness for Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Response and Recovery: Implementation of ICRP Recommendations’

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Published: Thursday, 18 July 2013 14:37

DURANOVA T., RASKOB W., MUSTONEN R., SCHNEIDER T. (Eds.)

The European Platform on Preparedness for Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Response and Recovery (NERIS Platform) was established in June 15, 2010. The Mission of NERIS is to promote the involvement of different stakeholders and improve public confidence in capabilities of the

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Ethics and Governance of Nuclear Technology: The Case of the Long Term Management of Radiactive Wastes

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Published: Thursday, 11 July 2013 14:59

LAVELLE S., SCHIEBER C., SCHNEIDER T.

Radioactive waste, remaining radioactive for very long periods up to hundreds of thousands years, introduce a new time dimension never experimented in the field of risk management. This situation led for more than 10 years, to reflections on the societal and organisational

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The State of Radiological Protection; Views of the Radiation Protection Profession: IRPA13, Glasgow, May 2012

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Published: Monday, 17 December 2012 11:57

LAZO E., SMITH R., COATES R., SCHIEBER C. et al.

The IRPA13 Congress took place from 14–18 May 2012 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, and was attended by almost 1500 radiological protection professionals. The scientific programme of the Congress was designed to capture a snapshot of

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Application of the Commission’s Recommendations: The Activities of ICRP Committee 4

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Published: Friday, 02 November 2012 12:12

LOCHARD J.

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

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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Circulatory Disease from Exposure to Low-Level Ionizing Radiation and Estimates of Potential Population Mortality Risks

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Published: Friday, 02 November 2012 11:33

LITTLE M., SCHNEIDER T. et al.

Although high doses of ionizing radiation have long been linked to circulatory disease, evidence for an association at lower exposures remains controversial. However, recent analyses suggest excess relative risks at occupational exposure levels.

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