Lecture 12. Radiation Protection Groups and Regulations

Question 1

What does ICRU stand for?

Answer 1

The International Commission on Radiation Units

Question 2

What organization was a precursor to the ICRP?

Answer 2

The International X-Ray and Radium Protection Committee

Question 3

What is UNSCEAR?

Answer 3

The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation

Question 4

What are the 2 main mandates of UNSCEAR?

Answer 4

1. Identify emerging issues and future research needs
2. Provide the scientific basis for evaluating radiation risk and for establishing protective measures

Question 5

What is IAEA?

Answer 5

International Atomic Energy Agency

Question 6

What is CNSC?

Answer 6

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Question 7

What is the previous name of the CNSC?

Answer 7

The Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB)

Question 8

List the 6 regulations that have a direct impact on cancer clinics

Answer 8

1. General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations
2. Radiation Protection Regulations
3. Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations
4. Nuclear Substances and Radiation Device Regulations
5. Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substance Regulations
6. Administrative Monetary Penalty Regulations

Question 9

What is RPB?

Answer 9

Radiation Protection Bureau

Question 10

Name 3 roles of the RPB

Answer 10

1. Operates the National Dosimetry Services
2. Manages the National Dose Registry
3. Conducts research

Question 11

What is FPTRPC?

Answer 11

Federal Provincial Territorial Radiation Protection Committee

Question 12

Which institution regulates the use of x-ray equipment, simulators, and orthovoltage in Manitoba?

Answer 12

The Department of Health