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  • Occupational health

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  • The Nuclear and Energy Research Institute (IPEN) manages radioactive waste in Brazil.
  • Waste includes radium-226 sources, producing radon-222 gas.
  • Radon inhalation poses a risk to workers in storage facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess indoor radon concentrations in a nuclear waste interim storage facility.
  • To estimate the effective dose for workers due to radon inhalation.
  • To comply with safety regulations for radioactive waste management.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized passive solid-state nuclear track detectors (CR-39) for radon measurement.
  • Conducted monthly measurements over a nine-month period (June 2012 - March 2013).
  • Calculated long-term average indoor radon concentrations and effective dose.

Main Results:

  • Radon concentrations ranged from 0.55 ± 0.05 to 5.19 ± 0.45 kBq m⁻³.
  • Variations in radon levels were observed within the storage facility.
  • Effective dose was estimated based on measured concentrations and ICRP guidelines.

Conclusions:

  • The study quantified radon exposure risks for workers in the IPEN waste storage facility.
  • Measured radon levels necessitate ongoing monitoring and potential mitigation strategies.
  • Findings contribute to the safe management of radioactive waste containing radium-226.