Safety - Safety Standards - Organizations & Their Roles

Question 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Answer 1

Enforces radiation protection standards relating to

radioactive material at the federal level.

Question 2

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer 2

OSHA’s role is to assure the safety and health of America’s workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health.

Question 3

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer 3

Mission is to protect human and environmental health. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the EPA is responsible for creating standards and laws promoting the health of individuals and the environment.

Question 4

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer 4

The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

Question 5

International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)

Answer 5

The organization that publishes international radiation protection guidelines.
a. Conducts research and provides recommendations
on radiation protection to the worldwide community based on fundamental scientific principles
b. Has no legal power
c. Most countries base radiation protection legislation on ICRP recommendations

Question 6

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP)

Answer 6

The organization that publishes radiation protection
guidelines for the United States.
Formulates and publishes scientifically researched
recommendations on radiation protection and
measurements in the United States