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Radiation Protection Organisations, Regulations and Relevant Reports Flashcards

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1
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What does ICRP stand for?

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International Commission on Radiological Protection

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Where is the ICRP’s scientific secretariat based?

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Ottawa, Canada

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When was the ICRP founded and who was it founded by?

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1928 by International Society of Radiology

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Is the ICRP a charity?

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Yes, it is registered as a charity in the UK.

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Does the ICRP provide recommendations or regulations?

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Recommendations, it is an advisory body that provides recommendations and guidance on radiation protection.

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What do the five standing committees on the ICRP consider?

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  1. Radiation effects
  2. Doses from radiation exposure
  3. Protection in medicine
  4. Application of ICRP recommendations
  5. Protection of the environment
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What is the role of the working parties within the ICRP?

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Developing ideas.

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What is the role of the task groups within the ICRP?

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Performing defined tasks and publishing reports

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What is the main commission of the ICRP?

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Their five standing committees.

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What does IAEA stand for?

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International Atomic Energy Agency

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When was the IAEA set up?

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1957, it was set up within the United Nations as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organisation.

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Where are the IAEA’s headquarters?

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Vienna, Austria

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What is the IAEA’s mission?

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Using nuclear science and technology for various peaceful purposes including the generation of electricity.

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What kind of organisation is the IAEA?

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An independent international organisation that reports to the UN.

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What are the three areas of work that the IAEA has?

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  1. Safety and Security
  2. Science and Technology
  3. Safeguard and Verification
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What does UNSCEAR stand for?

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United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation.

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Where is the secretariat for UNSCEAR?

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Vienna, Austria.

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When was UNSCEAR founded?

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1955

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How frequently does UNSCEAR report to the General Assembly of the United Nations?

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Annually

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Who does UNSCEAR report to annually?

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The General Assembly of the United Nations

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What is the role of UNSCEAR within the UN?

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  1. To assess and report levels and effects of exposure to ionising radiation
  2. Provide scientific basis for governments and organisations throughout the world to evaluate radiation risk and establish protective measures.
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Is New Zealand one of the 21 designated countries in the UN’s Scientific Committee?

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No, but Australia is.

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What does WHO stand for?

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World Health Organisation

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When was WHO established?

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1948

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What is WHO’s mission?

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Attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health.

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Does WHO issue recommendations or regulations for radiation safety?

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Recommendations

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What does ICRU stand for?

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International Commission of Radiation Units and Measurements

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Where is ICRU Inc. based?

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Bethesda, Maryland (MD), USA

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When was the ICRU established and who was it established by?

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1925 by the International Congress of Radiology

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What kind of organisation is the ICRU?

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A non-profit organistation

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The ICRU’s mission is to develop internationally acceptable recommendation regarding what three things?

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  1. Quantities and units of radiation and radioactivity.
  2. Procedures suitable for the measurement and application of these quantities in diagnostic radiology, radiation therapy, radiation biology and industrial operations.
  3. Physical data needed in the application of these procedures.
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Does the ICRU provide recommendations or regulations?

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Authoritative recommendations on all types of radiation measurement problems

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What does NCRP stand for?

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements.

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Where is the NCRP based?

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Bethesda, Maryland (MD), USA

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When was the NCRP established and what were they established as?

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1929 as the Advisory Committee on X-Ray and Radium Protection

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What kind of organisation is the NCRP?

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A non-governmental, not-for-profit, public service organisation with status as an educational and scientific body.

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What is the mission of the NCRP?

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The NCRP seeks to formulate and widely disseminate information, guidance and recommendations on radiation protection and measurements which represent the consensus of leading scientific thinking.

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What is the mission of the NCRP?

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The NCRP seeks to formulate and widely disseminate information, guidance and recommendations on radiation protection and measurements which represent the consensus of leading scientific thinking.

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What does ESR stand for?

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Institute of Environmental Science and Research

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Does the ESR provide recommendations or regulations?

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Recommendations

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Does the ORS provide recommendations or regulations?

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Regulations.

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What does NRL stand for?

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National Radiation Laboratory

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During what period was the NRL the radiation protection authority in NZ?

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1963 till 2011

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What does ORS stand for?

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Office of Radiation Safety (run by the MoH)

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What are the regulatory responsibilities of the ORS?

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  1. The Radiation Safety Act (2016) & Regulations (2016)
  2. Licensing of users and ionising radiation sources.
  3. Administer the sale of x-ray machines and radioactive materials
  4. Control the import and export and internal transport of radioactive materials
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What do the Codes of Practice issues by the ORS specifiy?

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How radiation protection legislation is satisfied in practice.

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Who does the ORS provide advice on radiation safety to?

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Radiation users, government, agencies and the public

MDPH404 - Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection (12 decks)

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