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Optimisation and common sense.

Ian F Robinson1

  • 1Systems Assessment Unit 3e, HI Nuclear Installations Inspectorate, Bootle, UK. Ian.Robinson@hse.gsi.gov.uk

Journal of Radiological Protection : Official Journal of the Society for Radiological Protection
|April 4, 2002
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This note supports using common sense in radiation protection optimization, suggesting technology principles to enhance utility and equity. Integrated safety and good practices are crucial, especially for decisions like As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).

Area of Science:

  • Radiation Protection
  • Risk Management
  • Nuclear Safety

Background:

  • Recent developments in International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) recommendations.
  • The importance of optimization in radiation protection strategies.
  • Existing criteria for decision-making in radiological protection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for the integration of common sense into radiation protection optimization.
  • To propose an additional criterion based on technology principles to complement utility and equity.
  • To emphasize the need for an integrated approach to safety, incorporating good practices.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current ICRP recommendations and optimization principles.
  • Conceptual proposal of a technology-based criterion.

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  • Discussion on the role of common sense, information, and training in safety decisions.

    • Main Results:

    • Support for incorporating common sense into optimization processes.
    • Suggestion of a technology-based criterion to enhance existing utility and equity considerations.
    • Highlighting the necessity of authoritative good practice safety precautions and integrated safety management.

    Conclusions:

    • Common sense, when supported by information and training, is valuable for optimization.
    • An integrated safety approach, including technology principles and good practices, strengthens radiological protection.
    • Effective implementation of ALARP/ALARA requires informed decision-making.