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 aw…
Experience in a wide range of organisations entrusted with the security of sensitive materials strongly indicates that pervasive culture of security-as much as a robust security infrastructure-is essential to successfully lowering the risks associated with insider and external threats. This WINS International Best Practice Guide explains what nuclear security culture is, how it is created, and …
Although radioactive sources are used around the world for multiple health purposes, they have the potential to cause significant harm if they fall into the wrong hands. A serious security event involving such sources could open a health care facility (HCP) to legal and economic liabilities; injure personnel, patients and members of the public; damage the environment; create widespread fear, pa…
The published version of the newest Code of Practice, Absorbed Dose Determination in External Beam Radiotherapy: An International Code of Practice for Dosimetry based on Standards of Absorbed Dose to Water (TRS-398) .A link to the worksheets is provided at the bottom of this page. The development of primary standards of absorbed dose to water for high-energy photons and electrons offers the …
There are concerns that terrorist or criminal groups could gain access to high activity radioactive sources and use these sources maliciously. The IAEA is working with Member States to increase control, accounting and security of radioactive sources to prevent their malicious use and the associated potential consequences. Based on extensive input from technical and legal experts, this Implement…
This manual has been produced as part of the IAEA’s Action Plan for the Safety of Radiation Sources and Security of Radioactive Material. It is intended to: assist in the recognition and identification of objects thought to be radioactive devices, sources and transport packages; provide instruction on what to do and how to obtain further help; enhance awareness of the existence of radioactive…
This IAEA Nuclear Security Series publication provides nuclear security fundamentals, recommendations, and supporting guidance for Member States to assist them in implementing new nuclear security regimes, or in reviewing and, if necessary, strengthening existing ones. The publication is aimed at national policy makers, legislative bodies, competent authorities, institutions and individuals inv…
The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance to States and competent authorities on how to develop or enhance, implement and maintain a nuclear security regime for facilities dealing with radioactive material and associated activities. This is to be achieved through the establishment or improvement of their capabilities to implement a legislative and regulatory framework to address th…
Pemerintah Indonesia melalui Badan Pengawas Tenaga Nuklir (BAPETEN) mengumumkan rencana besar dalam memperkuat keamanan nuklir nasional dengan pemasangan 26 unit Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM) dan 113 unit Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) di berbagai pelabuhan dan bandara utama. Langkah ini dilakukan sebagai respons atas potensi ancaman penyelundupan zat radioaktif di wilayah kepulauan Indo…
The objective of this report is to facilitate a recognition of priority management issues which, when not adequately recognized and addressed, can result in problems in operational performance at nuclear power plants. It provides a number of effective practices, reflecting the positive experience of nuclear power companies, that have prevented or corrected problems related to selected managemen…