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Regulatory control and NORM--the U.K. position

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  • 1Field Operations Directorate, Midlands Field Consultant Group, Birmingham, U.K.

Applied Radiation and Isotopes : Including Data, Instrumentation and Methods for Use in Agriculture, Industry and Medicine
|February 6, 1998
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This study reviews naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) workplace regulations in the UK, highlighting low employer awareness of chronic exposure risks. Future European Directive changes and the ALARA principle are also discussed.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational health and safety
  • Radiation protection
  • Environmental science

Background:

  • Historical development of regulatory control for Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in the workplace.
  • Current United Kingdom regulatory framework for NORM management.
  • Emphasis on the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle in radiation safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the historical context of NORM regulation.
  • To illustrate the current UK approach to NORM legislation and employer compliance.
  • To outline anticipated changes in UK legislation due to a new European Directive.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical legislative development.
  • Analysis of current UK regulatory requirements for employers.

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  • Examination of the implications of a new European Directive on NORM control.

    • Main Results:

    • The current UK regulatory system for NORM is detailed.
    • The importance of adhering to the ALARA principle is underscored.
    • Employer awareness regarding the risks of chronic NORM exposure is generally low.

    Conclusions:

    • UK regulations for NORM in the workplace are evolving.
    • There is a need to increase employer awareness of NORM risks.
    • Upcoming European Directives will influence future UK NORM legislation.