Regarding the method, the regulatory texts on the radiological protection of workers and dealing with the designation of regulated radiological protection areas have been identified in each selected country through Internet research supplemented by direct contacts with representatives of the European ALARA network and the ISOE network (ISOE is the network of nuclear power plant operators and safety authorities). The survey began in 2011 and ended in late 2012. The safety authorities in some countries and/or professional companies have also published additional guides to assist in applying the regulations. Guides providing additional information on the designation of regulated areas have been identified and included in the study.
This report presents a summary of rules applicable in seven countries in terms of delimitation of and access to regulated radiological protection areas. The countries are: Belgium, Spain, United States, Finland, United Kingdom, Sweden and Switzerland. Detailed sheets for each country can be found in the Annexes. A short Report summary sums up the main points of the survey.
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