The Third International Regulators Conference on Nuclear Security

Contribution List

2. Design an Effective Physical Security System to Prevent Breaches in the Security of Radioactive Material at Al-Tuwaitha Nuclear Site

Mr HAIDER KAMIL ESA AL-HAMADANI (Ministry of Science and Technology, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Directorate, Al-Tuwaitha Nuclear Site)

Paper

Abstract:
The prevention of breaches in the security of radioactive material is the most important element in combating illicit trafficking in those materials. It outlines the main requirements for ensuring that the three most important elements in (1) preventing uncontrolled movement of radioactive materials, (2) accounting and control of radioactive material, and (3) the physical protection...

47. Experience sharing in implementing the CPPNM and its Amendment in Burkina Faso

Prof. Martial ZOUNGRANA (Autorité nationale de Radioprotection et de Sureté Nucléaire (ARSN))

Paper

Abstract: In Burkina Faso, nuclear technologies are used in several areas: industry, health, research, agriculture, building and public works, …. Burkina Faso is not a nuclear state, however, many radioactive materials have been using all around the national territory and some of them are coming from the neighboring countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Niger and Mali. Aware of security...

1. PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO SECURE RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS IN GHANA

Mr Obed Agbenorku (Nuclear Regulatory Authority)

Poster

PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO SECURE RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS IN GHANA

Obed Agbenorku
Nuclear Regulatory Authority

Radioactive materials are currently used worldwide and its use is of serious concern and has therefore become a national responsibility to secure it from both nuclear proliferation and radiological hazard. In Ghana, its beneficial applications ranges from medicine, industry, agriculture...