Published 1993 | Version v1
Journal article

ICRP recommendations for occupational exposure to natural radiation

Creators

  • 1. National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton (United Kingdom)

Description

This paper presents the current ICRP views on occupational exposure to radon in mines. The history of the present recommendations is reviewed and the latest proposals outlined. The levels of exposure to radon in mines around the world are examined to determine the extent of the problem of controlling radon exposure. Finally the new model of the respiratory tract is discussed in the context of its predictions of the doses from radon and from particulate natural radionuclides. 23 refs., 8 tabs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiation Protection in Australia
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 144-148.
ISSN
0729-7963
CODEN
RPAUDH

Conference

Title
1. international symposium on radiation protection in the mining, milling and downstream processing of mineral sands.
Dates
18-20 Mar 1993.
Place
Bunbury, WA (Australia).

INIS

Country of Publication
Australia
Country of Input or Organization
Australia
INIS RN
25047090
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY; S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference, Numerical Data
Descriptors DEI
BIOLOGICAL MODELS; BUILDINGS; COMPILED DATA; DUSTS; HEALTH HAZARDS; ICRP; LUNGS; MINING; NATURAL RADIOACTIVITY; OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE; PERSONNEL DOSIMETRY; RADON
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DATA; DOSIMETRY; ELEMENTS; HAZARDS; INFORMATION; INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; NONMETALS; NUMERICAL DATA; ORGANS; RADIOACTIVITY; RARE GASES; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM