Radiological safety in uranium mining and milling

The present report provides guidelines and radiological safety measures which should be adopted during mining and milling operation for uranium keeping in view the relevant codes and standards applicable in design, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and modifications. Radiological safety aspects to be considered during the mining and milling operation to minimise the exposure to the employees and the public are described along with monitoring programme and control measures for the same. Occupational health aspects are covered in a separate section. Radiological safety measures related to decommissioning and emergency preparedness are also covered