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Security of High Activity Radioactive Source
Radioactive sources are used routinely by hospitals, research facilities and industry for such purposes as diagnosing and treating illnesses, sterilising equipment and inspecting welds. In countries with mature regulatory structures, the use of radioactive sources is highly regulated from a safety perspective. Licensees (authorised users) readily accept such regulations because they are well aware of the potential consequences should a safety incident compromise the health, safety and environment of their employees and sorrounding communities. In contrast, a comparable security culture has been much slower to evolve, largely because many States, regulatory authorities and licensees have been slow to appreciate how radioactive sources could be used by people with malevolent intentions. (AR)
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Security Management of Radioactive Material in Use and Storage and of Associated Facilities: IAEA Nuclear Security Series No. 43-T | en |