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OSHA- Occupations Safety and Health Admin

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OSHA- Occupations Safety and Health Admin

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Enforces safe occupational environments

Ensures safe radiation dose limits for employees

Assesses radiation hazards related to the workplace

Often supplies personal monitoring devices (dosimeters)

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Oversees nuclear energy industry

Controls manufacturing of radioactive substances

Writes rules and regulations

Permits the enforcement of standards

Assists with the creation and planning of sites, stations, and waste facilities

Agreements made with states' health departments to enforce protection standards

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Fetal monthly dose:

0.5 mSv

Entire gestational fetal dose:

5.0 mSv

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150 mSv

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500 mSv

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150 mSv

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500 mSv

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1 mSv annually

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Age in years multiplied by 10 mSv

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50 mSv

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1 mSv

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5 mSv

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150 mSv

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500 mSv

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UNSCEAR- UN Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation

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UNSCEAR- UN Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation

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United Nations est. in 1955

Authority in radiation protection guidelines

Assesses risks from exposure

from radioactive accidents, events, and production

for public health statistics

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Radiology related education & training

Degree in a relevant field

Background in radiation safety

Experience working with sources of radiation

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Ensures the safe use of radiation sources in facilities such as:

medical settings

research labs

industrial sites

nuclear power plants

Implements safety protocols to protect

the public

the environment

individuals

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NCRP- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

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NCRP- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

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Private, non-profit, and non-government

Evaluates, incorporates ICRP recommendations for U.S.

Makes recommendations to NRC, EPA

No actual enforcement powers

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ICRP- Int'l Commission on Radiological Protection

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ICRP- Int'l Commission on Radiological Protection

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Independent International Registered committee

Guidelines in radiologic protection for public benefit

Radiation exposure

Radiation effects

Medical safety practices

Recommendations to other governing bodies

Occupations and public dose limits

No actual enforcement capabilities

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NAS-BEIR (Nat'l Academy of Sciences; Committee on Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation)

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NAS-BEIR (Nat'l Academy of Sciences; Committee on Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation)

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Reviews studies on biological effects of radiation

Advisory board on risk assessment

Publishes reports on Health Effects of Exposure

Recommendations for gov't mandates

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Enforces regulations related to radiation released into our environment. Also sets environmental standards to protect humans and our planet from radioactive materials. Regulates nuclear waste, power plants, and airborne emissions.

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Sets safety and efficacy standards for radiation-related products

Enforces MQSA (Mammography quality standards act and program)

Approves medical devices that use radiation

Regulates products that emit radiation, including lasers, UV products, and even microwaves