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    • Occupational Health
    • Radiation Protection

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    • Industries with naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) present diverse hazards, where radiological risks are not always dominant.
    • Potential for significant routine exposure to workers and the public necessitates robust control measures.
    • NORM releases can impact the environment through both radiological and non-radiological constituents.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide guidance on radiological protection in NORM-involved industries.
    • To advocate for an integrated and graded approach to manage multiple hazards.
    • To ensure protection of workers, the public, and the environment.

    Main Methods:

    • Characterization of exposure situations for workers.
    • Integration of specific radiological protective actions with existing hazard management strategies.
    • Selection of reference levels and implementation of protective actions based on hazard magnitude.

    Main Results:

    • NORM industries do not pose a significant risk of immediate radiological emergencies.
    • An integrated approach effectively manages combined radiological and non-radiological hazards.
    • Graded protection strategies ensure hazard-specific controls without undue burden.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiological protection in NORM industries is best managed using justification and optimization principles.
    • A graded approach, considering all hazards, is recommended for worker, public, and environmental safety.
    • Specific guidance is provided for managing radon exposure and environmental protection for non-human species.