Is ALARA reform needed? Eric P. Loewen, Ph.D. VP/President Elect American Nuclear Society May 19 & 20, 2011 Eastern Washington and Trinity Sections of ANS
Three colors of gamma rays
My three ‐ part outline includes . . . 1.Historical Origins 2.General discussion 3.Recommendations
Historical Origins of ALARA
1977 ALARA Became Law
General Discussion
ALARA Guidance for Federal and Commercial Sector
ALARA regulations for others?
Recommendations
Just enforce the exposure limits?
Operational suggestions 1) Enforce the radiation exposure limits. 2) A work-force to cleaning for contamination control. 3) End the Radiation Department ALARA power with simple job brief on where the high radiation levels are. Educate and don’t dictate. 4) Eliminate the dose goals or contamination-event tallies. 5) For ALARA reform, a dialogue with the radiation workers most of whom are not ANS members is required.
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