ARPANSA - Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

These Recommendations update existing guidance on the application of protective measures in planning for and responding to emergency situations in Australia involving radiation exposure.

Download the Recommendations

Recommendations for Intervention in Emergency Situations Involving Radiation Exposure (2004) (PDF 1388k)

Printed Copies

Printed copies of RPS No. 7 are available for purchase directly from ARPANSA at a cost of AUD$20.90 per copy (incl. GST and postage). Use the Radiation Protection Series Order Form (PDF 57kb) for ordering information and to place an order.

Public Consultation Documents

Draft Recommendations for Intervention in Emergency Situations Involving Radiation Exposure - Public Consulation Draft - October 2002 (PDF 733k)

• Summary of Submissions and Responses - October 2002 Draft (PDF 1238k)

Radiation Health Committee - Extract of Discussion at meeting of 19-20 March 2003 (PDF 142k)

Draft Recommendations for Intervention in Emergency Situations Involving Radiation Exposure - Public Consulation Draft - May 2004 (PDF 1320k)

• Summary of Submissions and Responses - May 2004 Draft (PDF 421 k)

Supporting Documents

ARPANSA - Technical Report No. 136 (PDF 544k), June 2004 Radiation and Thyroid Cancer - Technical Considerations for the Use of Stable Iodine after a Nuclear Reactor Accident in Australia.

Top of Page