Abstract
In this article, the problems related to the dose assessment for all nuclear workers included in the IARC/WHO study on cancer risk are discussed.
Dosimetric practices and technologies were analysed in all participating facilities,in order to identify the main sources of error on doses from the most relevant energy spectrum (the 0,1 - 3 MeV energy photon component). For this purpose, also exposure conditions, calibration practices and administrative practices were analysed.
Doses from exposure to neutrons or radionuclide intake could not be adequately reconstructed, and hence workers with substantial doses from these radiation types were not included in this study.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 380-395 |
Journal | Radiation Research |
Volume | 167 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Apr 2007 |