The Lessons to be Learned from Incidents and Accidents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Foreword iii
3. Introduction v
4. International Congress Programme Committee - Core Group Members vii
5. Contents ix
6. Non-Targeted Effects of Ionizing Radiation: Implications for Radiation Protection 1
7. Effects of Ionising Radiation in the Low Dose Range - Radiobiological Basis 13
8. ICRP and Radiation Protection of Non-Human Species 37
9. From Recommendations to Reality - A Critical Overview with a Historical Perspective 45
10. Active Methods & Instruments for Personal Dosimetry of External Radiation: Present Situation in Europe and Future Needs 65
11. Training Users of Medical Radiation 83
12. Occupational Radiation Protection in the European Union: Achievements, Opportunities and Challenges 95
13. Education and Training Needs in Radiation Protection 107
14. Realistic Retrospective Dose Assessment 117
15. Quality assurance and the Evaluation of Uncertainties in Environmental Measurements 127
16. Site Restoration and Cleanup of Contaminated Areas 139
17. The Lessons to be Learned from Incidents and Accidents 149
18. Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources: Conflicts, Commonalities and Control 165
19. Mobile Telephony: Evidence of Harm? 177
20. Laser Radiation Protection 185
21. What Policy Makers Need for Radiation Protection? 199
22. Living in Contaminated Territories: A Lesson in Stakeholder Involvement 211