Preventing, Controlling and Mitigating Radiological Consequences

Abstract

The Brazilian Radiological Protection Society – SBPR is the entity that aggregates almost all the radiological protection experts in Brazil. Due this integration of expertise, many of the strategies regarding preparedness and mitigation of accidents on nuclear or radiological sources and preventions against tragic events made by men, are prepared according the directions of the members of SBPR, working on utilities, governmental and or educational institutes.

In this context, the emergencies are handled following the standards and regulation defined by the Brazilian National Nuclear Energy Commission – CNEN. The CNEN also adopts the guidance given by the IAEA GSG-2 – Criteria for Use in Preparedness and Response for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency and, for reactors, the Tec. Doc. 955 – Generic Assessment Procedures for Determining Protective Actions During a Reactor Accident.

This paper is according the point of view of the SBPR, with a short description of a desirable organization and relationships in order to enable a city, state or country to be prepared and to handle a possible nuclear accident or even a radiological accident happening on any application area.

Within the comparison between the different point of views, presented by different expert organizations or authorities, the Society considers that giving an additional perspective may contribute for the overall improvement of the emergency plans in many places, thus contributing for the safety and protection over the world.