Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment

Provides guidance on the implementation of the requirements in the ‘International Basic Safety Standards, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSR Part 3’, in relation to protection of the public and the environment against radiation risks.

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This Safety Guide provides guidance on the implementation of the requirements in the International Basic Safety Standards, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSR Part 3, in relation to protection of the public and the environment against radiation risks. It provides generic guidance on the application of the radiation protection principles of justification, of optimization of protection and safety, and of dose limits. The publication covers the protection of the public and the environment in all exposure situations — planned, emergency and existing.