Occupational dose assessment and National Dose Registry System in Iran

Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2011 Mar;144(1-4):52-5. doi: 10.1093/rpd/ncq297. Epub 2010 Nov 2.

Abstract

This report presents status of external and internal dose assessment of workers and introducing the structure of National Dose Registry System of Iran (NDRSI). As well as types of individual dosemeters in use, techniques for internal dose assessment are presented. Results obtained from the International Atomic Energy Agency intercomparison programme on measurement of personal dose equivalent H(p) (10) and consistency of the measured doses with the delivered doses are shown. Also, implementation of dosimetry standards, establishment of quality management system, authorisation and approval procedure of dosimetry service providers are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Beta Particles
  • Calibration
  • Gamma Rays
  • Humans
  • International Cooperation
  • Iran
  • Photons
  • Quality Control
  • Radiation Monitoring / standards*
  • Radiation Protection / methods
  • Radiation Protection / standards*
  • Radiometry / methods
  • Radiometry / standards*
  • Registries / standards
  • Risk Assessment / methods