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    • Occupational Health and Safety

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    • Program Area Committee 2 of the NCRP develops radiation safety guidelines.
    • Guidance is crucial for diverse industries and occupational settings.

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    • To summarize recent and ongoing work by NCRP Committee 2.
    • To highlight advancements in radiation safety program development and implementation.

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    • Review of completed NCRP reports.
    • Oversight of reports on specific radiation safety topics.
    • Planning for future radiation safety initiatives.

    Main Results:

    • Published reports on radiation safety for educational institutions, self-assessment programs, and radiological incident investigations.
    • Addressed knowledge gaps in radiation safety for radioactive nanomaterials.
    • Ongoing development of guidance for sealed radioactive source controls.

    Conclusions:

    • NCRP Committee 2 actively contributes to enhancing radiation safety standards across various sectors.
    • Future work will address emerging technologies and update existing foundational reports.