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[Legislations on radiation in Japan]
1Department of Radiological Health Science, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan.
Journal of UOEH
|October 11, 2013
Summary
Japan
Area of Science:
- Radiation protection laws
- Atomic energy regulation
- Occupational health and safety
Context:
- The Atomic Energy Basic Act (1955) initiated radiation damage prevention in Japan.
- Increased import of radioactive isotopes led to the Act on Prevention of Radiation Disease Due to Radioisotopes (1957).
- The Ordinance on Prevention of Ionizing Radiation Hazards (1959) further regulated radiation safety.
Purpose:
- To provide a historical overview of radiation protection legislation in Japan.
- To detail key laws and ordinances governing radioactive materials and radiation exposure.
- To explain the evolution of regulatory bodies like the Nuclear Regulation Authority.
Summary:
- This paper traces the development of Japanese radiation protection laws, starting with the Atomic Energy Basic Act.
- It covers the Act on Prevention of Radiation Disease Due to Radioisotopes and the Ordinance on Prevention of Ionizing Radiation Hazards.
- The evolution of regulatory bodies and accident-related revisions are also discussed.
Impact:
- Informs understanding of the legal framework for radiation safety in Japan.
- Highlights the historical context of occupational health and safety in the atomic energy sector.
- Provides insights into regulatory responses to nuclear events and technological advancements.
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