Training in Radiation Protection for Workers Occupationally Exposed in Peru

According to the IAEA GSR Part 3 Radiation Protection and Safety of Radiation Sources: International Basic Safety Standards, (BSS), a worker is "Any person who works, whether full time, part time or temporarily, for an employer and who has recognized rights and duties in relation to occupational radiation protection". These persons will need to be provided with the appropriate information, instruction and training on protection and safety. In Peru, the current regulations provide that these workers must have an authorization (Individual License), which is granted by the Technical Office of the National Authority. This is the technical arm of the Peruvian Institute of Nuclear Energy (IPEN), responsible for the control of ionizing radiation in the country. The Individual License is granted when the applicant meets the requirements and one of them is have knowledge of safety and radiation protection. Since 1972, the Superior Center of Nuclear Studies (CSEN) of IPEN has conducted various training courses to enable people to work safely with ionizing radiation in medicine; industry and research, so much so that until 2013 has organized 2231 courses which enabled the training of 26213 people. In this paper the historical evolution of radiation protection courses and their importance is shown to work safely in the country. (author)