Derivation of existing exposure guide clauses from GSR Part 3 requirements
The following table cross-references each clause in Section 3 of this Guide to the relevant requirement in the Trusted International Standard, Radiation Protection and Safety of Radiation Sources: International Basic Safety Standards - General Safety Requirements, IAEA Safety Standards Series GSR Part 3 (IAEA 2014). GSR Part 3 is published on the IAEA website.
| RPS G-2 | IAEA GSR Part 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Guidance | Clause(s) | Requirement |
Responsibilities specific to existing exposure situations | 3.1.1‑3.1.4 | Requirement 47 |
| Justification for protective actions and optimisation of protection and safety | 3.2.1‑3.2.3 | Requirement 48 |
| Responsibilities for remediation of areas with residual radioactive material | 3.2.4‑3.2.12 | Requirement 49 |
| Public exposure due to radon indoors | 3.2.13‑3.2.15 | Requirement 50 |
| Exposure due to radionuclides in commodities | 3.2.16‑3.2.17 | Requirement 51 |
| Exposure in workplaces | 3.3.1‑3.3.8 | Requirement 52 |
Requirements 1-33 in GSR Part 3 apply to planned exposure situations, Requirements 34-42 in GSR Part 3 apply to medical exposure situations and Requirements 43-46 in GSR Part 3 apply to emergency exposure situations. The provisions in those Requirements will be incorporated into separate Codes or Guides in the Radiation Protection Series.
