International Conference on Occupational Radiation Protection: Strengthening Radiation Protection of Workers – Twenty Years of Progress and the Way Forward

Assessment of the current Neutron Occupational Exposure Monitoring in the Philippines

Not scheduled

1h 30m

Geneva

Poster 11. Technical service providers in occupational radiation protection Session 10. Technical service providers in occupational radiation protection

Speaker

Ms Christy Mae Betos (DOST - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute)

Description

With increasing number of facilities utilizing neutron radioisotopes and high-energy radiation fields in the Philippines, there is a growing need to ensure the safety of radiation workers from neutron exposures. Philippine Nuclear Research Institute -Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (PNRI -SSDL) established a neutron dosimetry facility to develop capabilities in occupational exposure monitoring following national and international standards. Through PNRI –Radiation Protection Services Section (PNRI –RPSS), occupational exposure of radiation workers is being monitored through their Individual Monitoring Service. However, only few facilities are being monitored for neutron exposure due to various limitations. This may lead to under-assessment of radiation workers’ exposures and facilities’ radiation protection measures involved in neutron sources. Doses of workers monitored by photon and neutron IMS were compared with workers only monitored for photon occupational exposure. The results may help in showing associated risks of neutron exposure and address gaps in ensuring effective RP programs for neutron exposures.

Presentation materials

IAEA-CN-300-P-S10-116_IAEA ORP_PHILIPPINES.pdf

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PHILIPPINES - Assessment of the current Neutron Occupational Exposure Monitoring in the Philippines