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LIMITE DOSE PROFESSIONNELLE [1 record]

Record 1 - external organization data 1997-12-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Radiation Protection
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

occupational limit: a dose limit applicable to an "atomic radiation worker".

OBS

Occupational dose: Exposure of an individual to radiation (i) in a restricted area; or (ii) in the course of employment in which the individual's duties involve exposure to radiation, provided that "occupational dose" shall not be deemed to include any exposure of an individual to radiation for the purpose of medical diagnosis or medical therapy of such individual.

OBS

The ICRP recommendation is a limit of 20 mSv per year, averaged over five years.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Radioprotection
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Limite de dose des travailleurs. La CIPR recommande une limite annuelle moyenne de 20 mSv, calculée sur une période de cinq ans.

OBS

L'expression «exposition professionnelle» désigne l'exposition d'un travailleur subie ou engagée pendant une période de travail.

Spanish

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