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radiation protection

three main principles govern radiation protection of workers at nuclear power plants:

• responsibility of nuclear operators and employers who must take all measures to protect the workers from radiological risks related to nuclear activities;

•  justification which stipulates that an activity may only be undertaken if it is justified to ensure normal plant operations

• optimisation which requires that exposure of individuals to ionising radiation be kept as low as possible. These are the guidelines for planning and carrying out all technical activities in the radiologically controlled area.

practical compulsory measures ensure radiation protection for the workers:

• nuclear power plant design and the setting up of successive barriers to prevent the spread of radioactive materials,

• strict compliance with European regulations,

• radiation protection training of the workers along with medical and radiological supervision,

• protection implemented on worksites, scheduling of activities at times when there are fewer risks, permanent checking before and during activities, monitoring of the workers before, during and after their work activities with individual and collective measuring instruments.

• external checks carried out by the doctors and the IRSN (Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety).