ORPNETInternational Conference on Occupational Radiation Protection: Enhancing the Protection of Workers – Gaps, Challenges and Developments
1 - 5 December 2014
Vienna, Austria
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Monday, 1 December 2014 |
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| 10:00–11:20 | Opening Session Photos |
Opening Addresses:Y. Amano, IAEA (video message) Director General D. Flory, IAEA Deputy Director General Head of Department of Nuclear Safety and Security N. Leppink, ILO Chief, Labour Administration, Labour Inspection and Occupational Safety and Health BranchConference President’s address:
M. F. Weber, USA |
| 11:20–12:45 | Briefing session: Activities in occupational radiation protection and main challenges Photos |
Opening Addresses: P. S. Hahn, IAEA
S. Niu, ILO
M. Garribba, EU
K. Shimomura, OECD-NEA
M. Crick, UNSCEAR
M. Perez, WHO C. Clement, ICRP R. Czarwinski, IRPA |
| 14:00–15:45 | Session 1:International recommendations and standards on occupational radiation protection: Recent changes and the challenges in their practical implementation Photos
| Topic Keynote Lecture: M. Pinak, IAEA Occupational Radiation Protection – stability and challenges in the view of the IAEA Basic Safety Standards Topical Presentations: S. Mundigl, EUEURATOM basic safety standards P.P. Haridasan, IAEARevision of the international guidance on occupational radiation protection D. A. Cool, ICRPICRP system of protection: Present and future Summary of Contributed Papers::
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| 16:15–18:00 | Session 2:Dose assessment of occupational radiation exposures Photos
| Topic Keynote Lecture: H. Menzel, ICRURadiation monitoring and dose assessment: Key requirements for the implementation of the principles of limitation and optimization in occupational exposure Topical Presentations: F. Vanhavere, BelgiumThe status and challenges of external dosimetry M. A. Lopez Ponte, SpainThe status and challenges of internal dosimetry (technical aspects) F. Queinnec, ISORevision of ISO 15382: Answers to the challenges of monitoring the dose to the lens of the eye Summary of Contributed Papers::
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Tuesday, 2 December 2014 |
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| 09:00–10:45 | Session 3:Radiation effects and health risks fromradiation exposure at the workplaces Photos
| Topic Keynote Lecture: W. Müller, UNSCEARRadiation effects and health risks from radiation exposure at the workplace Topical Presentations: N. J. Kleiman, USAScientific and epidemiological background for radiation risk of the lens of the eye R. Wakeford, ICRPEvidence of cardiovascular disease risk in the workplace H. Zeeb, GermanyApproaches for estimating probability of causation for compensation purposes Summary of Contributed Papers::
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| 11:30–12:30 | Roundtable 1:Health risk management Photos
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Topical Presentations: S. Niu, ILOHealth surveillance for workers occupationally exposed to radiation: Ethical and technical guiding principles M. Perez, WHOHealth examinations in different workplaces O. Luxenbrg, IsraelPoint of view from a Ministry of Health |
| 13:00–14:00 | Young Professionals Roundtable Photos
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Topical Presentations: F. KiraggaEducation and training in radiation protection in developing countries A. Cauich Cruz, MexicoRole of young professionals in international RP committees C. StettnerNational and global networking of RP young professionals |
| 14:00–15:45 | Session 4:Dose record management of occupationalradiation exposures Photos
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Topical Presentations: M. L. Tormo, SpainIssues in the management of the Spanish National Dose Registry D. Melo, USAUNSCEAR requirements for occupational dose data Q. Sun, China (presented by L. Liu)Individual monitoring and occupational dose record management in China: History, current status and perspectives A. Rannou, FranceESOREX-platform: A European platform for occupational radiation exposure M. Tabra, CanadaOccupational dose record management in Canada Summary of Contributed Papers::
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| 16:15–18:00 | Session 5:Occupational radiation protection inindustrial and research & education facilities Photos
| Topic Keynote Lecture: R. Van Sonsbeek, NetherlandsOccupational radiation protection in industrial radiography Topical Presentations: A. A. Al Shehhi, UAEIssues in occupational radiation protection in industrial radiography: Regulator view E. Martin, FranceControlling the risk due to the use of gamma sources for NDT and first feedback from the deployment of replacement NDT Techniques C. Kaps, GermanyTraining and education requirements for occupational radiation protection in industrial radiography Haridas. G., IndiaOccupational radiation protection at accelerator facilities: Challenges Summary of Contributed Papers::
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Wednesday, 3 December 2014 |
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| 09:00–10:45 | Session 6:Occupational radiation protection inemergencies and existing (post-accident) exposure situations Photos
| Topic Keynote Lecture: S. Yasui, JapanLessons learned: Radiation protection for emergency response and remediation / Decontamination work involved in TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi NPP accident Topical Presentations: M. Savkin, Russian FederationComparison of occupational radiation protection following the Chernobyl and Fukushima accidents T. Suzuki, JapanThe internal and external dosimetry challenges from past experience: Fukushima Daiichi accident E. Anderson, USAISOE expert group: Occupational radiation protection in severe accident management Summary of Contributed Papers::
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| 11:30–12:30 | Roundtable 2:The application and interpretation ofinternational standards in emergencies preparedness and response Photos
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Topical Presentations: E. Buglova, IAEAProtection of emergency workers and helpers: Recent developments in International Standards in emergency preparedness and response A. Suzuki, JapanEmergency dose control for workers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station accident S. Yasui, JapanTemporary increase in the emergency exposure dose limit in response to the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi NPP accident C. Clement, ICRPOccupational radiological protection: The ICRP perspective taking into account lessons from the Fukushima Daiichi accident |
| 14:00–15:45 | Session 7:Occupational radiation protection in theworkplaces involving exposure to naturally occurring radioactive materials and cosmic rays Photos
| Topic Keynote Lecture: R. Garcia-Tenorio, SpainChallenges in implementing the change in regulations in the NORM industry Topical Presentations: L. Neder, BrazilPractical experience and implementing occupational radiation protection and training in the oil & gas industry C. Ma, ChinaRegulatory status and challenges in NORM industries in China: Coal mining and rare earth mining G. Frasch, GermanyAir crew exposure to cosmic rays: challenges and management Summary of Contributed Papers::
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| 16:15–18:00 | Session 8:Occupational radiation protection in theworkplaces involving exposure to radon Photos
| Topic Keynote Lecture: D. Chambers, CanadaOverview of occupational radon exposure - Past, present and future Topical Presentations: J. Hunt, BrazilDevelopment on our understanding of radon issues and forthcoming ICRP recommendations on radon DFC and dependency on aerosol size distribution W. Speelman, South AfricaChallenges and implementation from a regulatory perspective C. Mason, AustraliaPractical implementation of anticipated radon dosimetry changes in the mining industry Summary of Contributed Papers::
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Thursday, 4 December 2014 |
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| 09:00–10:45 | Session 9:Occupational radiation protection inmedicine Photos
| Topic Keynote Lecture: J. Malone, IrelandFostering Radiation Safety Culture: Occupational Radiation Protection in Health Care Topical Presentations: K. H. Ng, Malaysia (presented by S. Chu Saifuddin)Improving optimization in occupational radiation protection in medicine I. Damilakis, GreeceEducation and training of health professionals in occupational radiation P. Ortiz Lopez, SpainRadiation protection of the staff in interventional procedures Summary of Contributed Papers::
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| 11:30–12:30 | Roundtable 3:Occupational radiation protection inmedicine - the way forward Photos
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Topical Presentations: D. Newman, USAA radiographer’s perspective M. C. Cantone, ItalyA medical physicist's perspective R. Hernández Alvarez, CubaA regulator’s perspective M. Baelen, BelgiumHow to cope with basic safety regulation for which the IAEA guidelines do not exist? P. Vock, ISRThe perspective of the medical professional associations R. Czarwinski, IRPARole of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) |
| 14:00–15:45 | Session 10:Occupational radiation protection innuclear/fuel cycle facilities Photos
| Topic Keynote Lecture: L. Vaillant, France (presented by C. Schieber)Trends in occupational radiation exposure in nuclear fuel cycle facilities: An overviewy Topical Presentations: E. Gaillard-Lecanu, FranceDesign of new plants for occupational radiation protection and the occupational radiation protection targets J. Kaulard, GermanyPractical challenges in ongoing NPP decommissioning J. Bishop, UKOccupational radiation protection at a reprocessing plant H. Al Katheeri, UAEFuture nuclear power plants in embarking countries: The challenge of preparing for occupational radiation protection Summary of Contributed Papers::
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| 16:15–18:00 | Session 11:Education and training in occupationalradiation protection Photos
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Topical Presentations: A. Luciani, IAEAThe status of available radiation protection training through the IAEA and the support IAEA provides to Member States: Developing an education and training strategy for the country L. I. Valentino, ArgentinaNuclear regulatory authority - 30 years building competencies in radiological protection in Latin America W. Muhogora, United Republic of TanzaniaAchievements and challenges in radiation protection education and training: Tanzania’s perspectivey E. Gallego, IRPAThe role of professional societies in promoting radiation protection education and training C. Lefaure, FranceLearning from experience and sharing lessons learned: The role of networks Summary of Contributed Papers::
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Friday, 5 December 2014 |
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| 09:00–10:00 | Session 12:Safety culture Photos
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Topical Presentations: B. Le Guen, IRPAIRPA guiding principles on radiation protection culture drawn up by RP professionals for the benefit of RP professionals W. Harris, USADevelopments in Safety Culture A. M. Bomben, ArgentinaFORO Project on Safety Culture in organizations, facilities and activities with sources of ionizing radiation |
| 11:00–11:00 | Roundtable 4:Challenges in implementing occupationalradiation protection Photos
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Topical Presentations: F. A. Ollite, MauritiusChallenges in implementing occupational radiation protection in Africa K. Sakai, JapanChallenges of implementing occupational radiation protection in Asia L. E. Matta, BrazilChallenges of implementing occupational radiation protection in Latin America K. Petrova, Czech RepublicChallenges of implementing occupational radiation protection in Eastern Europe R. Cruz Suarez, IAEATechnical co-operation: Self-assessment & ORPAS J. Hügel, SwitzerlandExternal lonising radiation exposure during cargo/vehicle radiographic inspections D. Chambers, CanadaRole of IRPA for the implementation of ORP in national countries |
| 11:30–13:00 |
Enhancing the Protection of Workers:
| C. Stettner Presentation of the representative of Young Professionals C. Schieber, FranceA summary of conclusions from sessions and roundtables of the conference A. Gonzalez, ArgentinaOverview of occupational radiation protection in the past and looking forward to the future challenges M. F. Weber, USA 2014 Statement on Enhancing the Protection of Workers against Exposure to lonizing Radiation (2014 Vienna Statement) Closing of the Conference:P. S. Hahn, IAEA |
