The Australasian Radiation Protection Society News

ARPANSA consultation open on IAEA Draft Safety Guide DS538

Matthew Wiggins — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:20:42 GMT

ARPANSA is seeking feedback on the IAEA Draft Safety Guide DS538: Long-Term Post-Remediation Management of Areas Affected by Past Activities or Events. The consultation is open until 25 May 2026.

https://consult.arpansa.gov.au/hub/ds538-long-term-post-remediation-management/

ANSTO RNEPR Workshop

Matthew Wiggins — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:23:19 GMT

This comprehensive five-day course is designed to support first responder agencies in effective preparedness and enhancing their response in radiological and nuclear emergency situations.

Personnel that have either direct or indirect first responder responsibilities in radiological and/or nuclear emergency situations:

first response in a radiological/nuclear emergency as part of a State or Commonwealth combat agency (Fire and Rescue, Police and Ambulance)
organizations that provide support through field deployment and external base support (Nuclear forensics, Environment Protection Agencies, State and Commonwealth regulatory bodies)
State and Commonwealth government agencies (Defence, counter terrorism agencies

https://www.ansto.gov.au/whats-on/radiological-and-nuclear-emergency-preparedness-and-response

Next offering is at ANSTO, Lucas Heights, Sydney from August 18-22.

IAEA webinar on radiation protection of workers

Matthew Wiggins — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:26:50 GMT

Trends in the Application of Optimization and Graded Approach in Industrial Processes Involving NORM

Date and time

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

13:00 (Vienna, Austria time)

Moderator: Burçin Okyar (IAEA)

Presenters: Marta Garcia-Talavera San Miguel (CSN, Spain), Analia Canoba (ARN, Argentina) and David Okoh Kpeglo (GAEC, Ghana)

Organized jointly with the African ALARA Network (AFAN) and Ghana Association for Radiation Protection (GARP)

Find more here:

https://www.iaea.org/resources/webinar/trends-in-the-application-of-optimization-and-graded-approach-in-industrial-processes-involving-norm

ERICA training course for 2025

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:06:36 GMT

Details are on the web-site. It will be online, but with interactive session in an Australian friendly timezone (4 – 6pm).

Radiological environmental protection | UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

[AORA] Newsletter Vol. 1-2024

Matthew Wiggins — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 01:20:22 GMT

Please find the first AORA newsletter below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12-6lpC-vVGwmr1tPvJntdjg7rYLvCIQ_/view?usp=sharing

ARPS Position Statement - Emerging National Discussion on Nuclear Power Generation

Matthew Wiggins — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:45:33 GMT

We’re pleased to introduce a new feature on our ARPS website - the Position Statements section under the About Us page. This space will present our society’s perspectives on significant issues and developments in the radiation protection field.

New Position Statement Released

We have released our first Position Statement on the Emerging National Discussion on Nuclear Power Generation. This statement demonstrates our commitment to participating in important conversations about the future of nuclear power and its implications for radiation protection.

We invite all our members and visitors to explore this new section and stay informed about our stance on key topics. Your feedback and participation in these discussions are highly valued.

Stay tuned for more updates and position statements in the future!

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

Matthew Wiggins — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:57:28 GMT

Available Now: Partial scholarships for women in the STEM Sector ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per person, for one of four leadership and workplace skill development programs.

These scholarships are aimed at encouraging more women to increase their impact at work, progress their career, and step into leadership roles.

Registrations of interest close on Friday 6 September 2024. Via our website: https://www.wla.edu.au/industry/stem/

RESOURCES

Please find wording and images for easy sharing via your newsletter, website, or other channels, via this DropBox Link.

EVENT SPECIAL RATE

We also have the final two Women’s Leadership Symposiums of the year coming up (in Brisbane, and Melbourne). In the dropbox (link above) you’ll find details about the symposium and a discount code you can share with your members.

IAEA Draft Safe Transport of Radioactive Material 20xx Edition

Matthew Wiggins — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:22:06 GMT

Dear Members,

For your information ARPANSA has opened consultation on the IAEA Transport Regulations which be of interest to you and or your organisation.

You may wish to make a direct submission on this review via the link below, however the ARPS Executive is considering an submission on behalf of the society may be appropriate. If you have any comments, you think may be appropriate to include in an ARPS submission on this review:

https://consult.arpansa.gov.au/hub/iaea-transport-regulations-20xx/

RAD 2024 Conference

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:44:19 GMT

RAD 2024 Conference

17 – 21 June 2024, Herceg Novi, Montenegro

Submit your abstract by the deadline of March 31, 2024

I am very glad to invite you to participate in 12th RAD Conference which will be held at Hungest Hotel Sun Resort, Herceg Novi, Montenegro, in the period from June 17 to June 21, 2024 (www.rad2024.rad-conference.org). Please note that the conference sessions will last from Monday, June 17, in the morning, to Friday, June 21, 2024, in the afternoon, and plan to come not later than Sunday and to leave not earlier than Saturday.

Please look at the conference topics, and we are absolutely sure that you will find some interesting topics that match your scientific interests: www.rad2024.rad-conference.org/topics. You can participate as an active participant (author of abstracts), as a passive participant (no abstract) or as a virtual offline participant.

The current list of plenary lectures can be seen on the conference website: www.rad2024.rad-conference.org/plenary_lectures

We are very pleased to announce that the upcoming 12th RAD conference will feature High Intensity Laser-Plasma Particle Sources and Applications session(s) that highlights the latest advancements in laser-driven radiation production, encompassing a wide range of particle beams (electrons, ions, and neutrons). You can select this special session when you enter your abstract.

We are also very pleased to announce that the upcoming RAD 2024 Conference will feature the special session(s) entitled Po and Radioactive Pb in the Environment: ²¹⁰Po and ²¹⁰Pb - in terrestrial, marine environments and groundwater; as tracers in the atmosphere; as chronometers in marine, cryospheric and lacustrine environments; in NORM industries; dose assessments, radiochemistry, quality assurance, kinetics and mobility; new techniques in their measurements.

In addition, we are very pleased to announce a Mini Symposium on Nanoradiopharmaceuticals in Theranostics at the upcoming 12th RAD conference. This symposium will feature all aspects relating to the science, technology, design and development of Nanoradiopharmaceuticals as they relate to the development of diagnostic, therapeutic and theranostic agents. Presentations from corporations can highlight advances in nanoradiopharmaceuticals in theranostics from a pipeline of new products point of view.

At RAD 2023 Conference, for the first time, we invited the young researchers (PhD holders younger than 35 years old) and students (undergraduate, master and PhD students) to participate. We are very happy that a large number responded to our invitation, so that they had their own oral sessions or participated in poster sessions. Their impressions were very good and I take this opportunity to invite all kinds of young researchers and students again!

If you are unable to participate live, you can take a Virtual offline participation. It involves publishing an abstract with a DOI number in the Book of Abstracts (electronic version: www.rad-conference.org/books.php), the Certificate of Participation (electronic version) and the possibility of sending a presentation that will be posted on the Conference website as a part of the Virtual Offline Session: www.rad2023.rad-conference.org/virtual_session. It is also possible to submit a manuscript that will be considered for possible publication in the Proceedings of the RAD conference (www.rad-proceedings.org). There are no live virtual sessions.

We would like to thank and congratulate all the participants of RAD 2023 Conference for participation and very nice presentations: www.rad2023.rad-conference.org. Video about the opening and sessions is: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbiwtJrfVxk

Herceg Novi is certainly very convenient because there are Tivat and Dubrovnik airports that are about one hour drive away from Herceg Novi (Dubrovnik airport is especially attractive because it has a lot of flights). For more information about flights and airport transfers please visit the following conference webpage: www.rad2024.rad-conference.org/transportation

RAD conferences are very unique and different from all other conferences, primarily intended for people who like their specifics. We are sure that you will have unforgettable experience on them!

I invite you to another unforgettable RAD! Come to Herceg Novi, participate in 12th RAD Conference, feel the spirit of RAD conference and become a member of the huge RAD family! If you are unable to attend, you can be a virtual offline participant and thus participate in the RAD 2024 Conference.

Please note that the number of participants is limited to around 300! Also, please note that the hotel where RAD 2024 is being held has about 100 rooms available for us.

You can also see the SOCIAL EVENTS: http://www.rad2024.rad-conference.org/events

All information can be obtained on social networks where we will post information: Facebook (www.facebook.com/rad.conference), Instagram (www.instagram.com/rad_conference), LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/rad-conference ) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/@rad_conference) !

IRPA Bulletin - December 2023

Matthew Wiggins — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 01:35:21 GMT

Dear IRPA Associate Society Presidents and colleagues

We are pleased to inform you that IRPA Bulletin Issue #40 December 2023 has already been posted on the IRPA website

https://irpa.net/members/54592/%7B6F692569-BA35-43B6-8651-0FCB65D72D92%7D/IRPA%20Bulletin%2040%20(English).pdf

Radiation Protection and Wellness Webinar Consumer-Grade Electronic Radon Monitors: C-NRPP Test Results

Matthew Wiggins — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:04:03 GMT

Radiation Protection and Wellness Webinar

Consumer-Grade Electronic Radon Monitors:
C-NRPP Test Results

November 30, 2023

Register for a free webinar at noon EST: https://radiationsafety-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOmurDMvGdI8VYnt0KX3FLb2yu5KPjco.

November is National Radon Action Month. Learn about the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP)’s test of consumer-grade electronic radon monitors. To provide Canadian consumers with an unbiased performance-based comparison of the electronic radon monitors available to them, the C-NRPP developed a test procedure and conducted performance tests using RSIC’s certified radon chamber. Pam Warkentin, the executive director of the Canadian Association of Radon Scientist and Technologists (CARST) and the C-NRPP, and Brian Bjorndal, Director of the Fergal Nolan National Laboratories, will present on the study. Representatives from Health Canada will also be joining during the Q&A to help answer questions people may have about radon, a form of radiation that is found in many buildings at high enough levels to put people at increased risk of lung cancer.

The information session will be followed by a 20-minute wellness break: beginner Tai-Chi led by Charlmane Wong of Ji Hong Tai Chi & Qi Gong of Richmond Hill, Ontario.

We hope you are able to join us; but if not, register to get a link to the video and supporting information after the webinar.

Upcoming Certificate Training Courses (Click for details):

2023-12-04 X-Ray Safety Officer Refresher
2023-12-11 All About Radiation Safety
2024-01-08 to 2023-01-12 Radiation Safety Officer
2024-01-22 All About X-Ray Safety
2023-01-23 to 2023-01-24 Radiation Safety Officer Refresher
2023-01-25 Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) Awareness

IRPA Bulletin - September 2023

Matthew Wiggins — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:39:36 GMT

Dear IRPA Associate Society Presidents and colleagues

We are pleased to inform you that IRPA Bulletin Issue #39 September 2023 has already been posted on the IRPA website

https://www.irpa.net/members/54592/%7B5A6AD9A7-B4D2-46EC-8CDB-E379049194CE%7D/IRPA%20Bulletin%2039%20(English).pdf

IRPA16. Extension of the abstract submission deadline to December 1, 2023

Matthew Wiggins — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:31:26 GMT

IRPA16 Organizing Committee has decided to extend the abstract submission deadline to December 1, 2023 (https://burkclients.com/IRPA/2024/site/call_for_papers.html).

The International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association, IRPA16, will take place 7-12 July, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, USA, with the theme “Radiation Harmonization: Standing United for Protection”.

ARPANSA is engaging in public consultation on the updated A1 and A2 values for the revised IAEA Regulations of Transport of Radioactive Material

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:44:02 GMT

The IAEA's transport regulations SSR-6 (Rev.1) have established A1 and A2 values to contain package contents within acceptable radiological consequences after an accident, aligning with radiological protection principles.

This necessitated a review to incorporate the latest ICRP dose coefficients, international standards, and calculation techniques, while addressing issues surrounding Q value limits and progeny treatment. The objective is to provide a scientifically sound analysis of the impact of 'A' value changes.

Please see the full article here:
https://consult.arpansa.gov.au/hub/a1anda2revision/

1st Call for Papers for IRPA 16 is now open!

Matthew Wiggins — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 23:50:23 GMT

The 1st Call for Papers for IRPA 16 is now open for all interested participants.

The ‘Call for Papers’ can be found on the front page of the IRPA 16 website and also available on IRPA.net

http://burkclients.com/IRPA/2024/site/index.html

https://www.irpa.net/

Survey from the IRPA Task Group on Public Understanding of Radiation and Risk

Matthew Wiggins — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 02:11:52 GMT

IRPA is conducting a survey on the Public Understanding of Radiation and Risk and has requested society members to participate.

Please find below both a word document and a link for the survey. The word document is provided if you can not access the link.

The survey should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete.

The output of this survey will be used to help inform the future activities of IRPA Task Group on Public Understanding of Radiation and Risk.

The survey is now on-line: https://forms.gle/YVfKj1SMSDincQH69

The survey word format: Survey from the IRPA Task Group on Public Understanding

For word documents, please return to Brent (secretary@arps.org.au) and he will collate and send to IRPA.

The deadline for answering the survey is August 31st, 2023, so any word documents, please return to me by 24^th August.

Thank you very much

Two Opportunities Open to Join ICRP's Mentorship Programme

Matthew Wiggins — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 23:43:01 GMT

Click the button below if you or a colleague have interest in becoming a mentee for:

Task Group 103 - Mesh-type Reference Computational Phantoms

Task Group 126 - Radiological Protection in Human Biomedical Research

The first ATOM Newsletter

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 08 May 2023 23:48:58 GMT

The first CRREI atom newsletter has just been posted and can be found here:

https://us13.campaign-archive.com/?u=61982b25fae24953365aed1d0&id=7ac46656f6

The Phoenix Leaders Education Program is recruiting new students.

Matthew Wiggins — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:01:43 GMT

The Phoenix Leaders Education Program is recruiting new students.

The October 2023 admission process for the 'Phoenix Leader Education Program for Renaissance after a Radioactive Disaster' of Hiroshima University has begun.

Program officials expect and accept outstanding students from around the world who wish to take on responsibilities in the management of possible future radioactive disasters.

Academically, the interdisciplinary and practical program is based on the experiences and achievements of Hiroshima University in support after the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs.

The program aims to train personnel with the necessary skills to protect human health against radiological risks and also protect the environment and society against radioactivity.

The 4-5 year integrated program is designed to develop interdisciplinary and comprehensive global leaders (Phoenix Leaders) capable of acting appropriately in circumstances of radiation risk and contributing to the restoration of post-disaster situations based on a clear philosophy.

For more information on the program visit http://phoenixprogramlp.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/

IRPA Bulletin Issue #36 on the IRPA website

Matthew Wiggins — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 01:40:49 GMT

Dear IRPA Associate Society Presidents and colleagues

From IRPA, we are pleased to inform you that IRPA Bulletin Issue #36 has already been posted on the IRPA website

https://irpa.net/members/54592/%7B479EF2B4-0FE4-47A9-AEAA-7BB65828F3A4%7D/IRPA%20Bulletin%2036%20(English).pdf

First IRPA International Webinar: News on IRPA Task Groups

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 23:19:23 GMT

IRPA is pleased to inform on the First IRPA International Webinar: News on IRPA Task Groups. Webinar hosted in coordination with the Health Physics Society (HPS).

The webinar will be on Thursday July 7, 2022, from 01:00 p.m. CET to 03:00 p.m. CET. Please, save the date!

Registration Link –

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8703493675260593167

Very soon there will be more information.

University of Sydney pleads guilty and is convicted for offences against the Radiation Control Act 1990 and the Radiation Control Regulation 2013.

Matthew Wiggins — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:32:46 GMT

COURT NOTICE

University of Sydney pleads guilty and is convicted for offences against the Radiation Control Act 1990 and the Radiation Control Regulation 2013.

The University of Sydney (“the University”) has pleaded guilty and been convicted by the Land and Environment Court of NSW for offences under section 6(6) of the Radiation Control Act 1990 (“RC Act”) and clause 34(1) of the Radiation Control Regulation 2013.

The convictions relate to an incident which occurred in January 2019 in which the University engaged a contractor to decommission and dispose of a positron emission tomography scanner which contained a sealed radioactive caesium- 137 source (“the Source”). The University was required to obtain consent from the EPA’s Chairperson to dispose of the Source, and to ensure that it was not given to or possessed by any person who did not hold an appropriate licence. It did not do so.

The Source was transported from the University’s premises in Camperdown NSW to a scrap metal yard in Chipping Norton NSW by a company which was not licensed under the RC Act to transport it.

The Source was subsequently sent from Chipping Norton to another scrap metal yard in Hexham NSW, where it was detected via a radiation alarm and reported to the EPA. No actual harm was caused to the environment or any person as a result of the offences and the Source remained in its protective casing at all times. There is no suggestion the offences were intentional or caused by negligence or recklessness.

The University was prosecuted by the EPA and pleaded guilty to the two offences. On 14 April 2022 the Court ordered the University to:

1. pay a fine of $61,000 with 50% of the fine to be paid to the EPA as a moiety;

2. pay the EPA’s legal costs as agreed or assessed; and

3. cause this notice to be published in the Sydney Morning Herald, the ARPS Quarterly Newsletter, on its website and posted on Facebook.

The Court’s judgement can be accessed here: Environment Protection Authority v University of Sydney - NSW Caselaw.

Seeking Expressions of Interest from Members to Join an ARPS Task Group

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 23:29:40 GMT

“ARPS Task Group on Recruitment of New Professionals into Radiation Protection”

Overview

The recruitment of graduates and professionals into the field of radiation protection and the retention of experienced practitioners in Australia is currently proving to be difficult.

The demand for practitioners is expected to increase in coming years with a number of government projects and industry projects coming online.

ARPS is the national body representing radiation protection practitioners and is therefore well place to consider current and previous practices and provide practical advice and guidance to government and private industry to address the situation. To achieve this, ARPS is establishing a multidisciplinary task group aimed at developing a set of recommendations for consideration by the ARPS Executive.

The task group will provide, as a minimum, recommendation to the ARPS Executive by end of 2022, with status updates during the July 2022 and October 2022 executive meetings.

The task group will bring together ARPS member from a number of organisations including defence, health sector, metalliferous and energy industries, education, and regulatory agencies with the following aims:

· Estimate the possible government and industry projects which may come online, and projected practitioner numbers required over the next 3, 5 and 10 years
· To identify opportunities for different groups to work together
· To determine possible strategies to attract new professionals
· To determine possible strategies to retain experienced professionals
· To provide advice on mentoring, in-service education, and succession planning
· To provide a set of recommendations and present to the ARPS executive.

The work of the Task Group will primarily be via videoconferencing, internet, email and telephone

Workgroup Formation

ARPS has invited Mark Sonter to chair the workgroup, based on his extensive multi-disciplined experience. It is intended that the workgroup will have no more than 10 members serving in personal (not sectoral representative) capacities. The workgroup may, from time to time, wish to bring in certain expertise, whether internal or external to ARPS, to assist with specific discussions.

ARPS members are invited to apply to be part of the task group, with members working in a pro-bono capacity, however certain out-of-pocket expenses will be considered for approval by the ARPS executive.

If you would like to contribute and participate, please submit your expression of interest to the ARPS secretariat at secretariat@arps.org.au by Thursday 14^th April. All applicants will receive a reply by end of April.

Secretariat

ARPS will provide the secretariat to assist the workgroup in meeting its objectives. The secretariat will assist in arranging the meetings, taking minutes and maintaining the business arising/action list. Any further assistance will need to be considered by the ARPS executive.

ICRP 2023 to be Held in Japan

Phil — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 03:10:02 GMT

ICRP 2023, the 7th International Symposium on the System of Radiological Protection, will be held in Tokyo, Japan. It will be hosted by National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), in collaboration with Japanese academic societies.

This International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) Symposium will be a major milestone in the review and revision of the System of Radiological Protection. Attendees can expect world-class sessions and hospitality.

ICRP 2023 will be held 6-9 November 2023 at the Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba, conveniently located 20 minutes from Haneda Airport (HND) and 90 minutes from Narita Airport (NRT), and is directly accessible from Daiba Station on the Yurikamome Line.

More information will be available in the coming months.

ICRP - Exploring Relative Biological Effectiveness

Matthew Wiggins — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:01:17 GMT

"Exploring Relative Biological Effectiveness" will take place on 16 March 2022 from 12:00 to 1:30pm GMT, and will be hosted by Gayle Woloschak (Professor, Departments of Radiation Oncology, Radiology, and Cell and Molecular Biology, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University) and ICRP Task Group 118.

Apply now for the WNU Summer Institute 2022

Matthew Wiggins — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 23:24:41 GMT

World Nuclear University's Summer Institute is back! This summer, the Summer Institute will be hosted by Spain, thanks to the generous support of the Spanish Nuclear Industry.

Built on a foundation of instruction from the world’s leading nuclear experts, World Nuclear University’s annual leadership and professional development programme brings together nuclear professionals from around the world to share knowledge and broaden horizons. Through a mix of taught lectures, mentored group work, industry-focused projects, and technical site visits, Summer Institute fellows will improve their leadership capabilities and team effectiveness.

Applications are now open for the programme, taking place in person from 19 June to 23 July 2022.

The application deadline for company-funded applicants is 20 March 2022.

A number of placements are available for IAEA Technical Cooperation funding.

http://wna.informz.ca/z/cjUucD9taT0xMzI0MDIxJnA9MSZ1PTkyMTA3NTQxNSZsaT0yNTAyMDEzMQ/index.html

IOMP-ICRP Webinar: Are radiation risks below 100 mGy for example through recurrent CT procedures of real concern for radiological protection?

Matthew Wiggins — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 01:21:33 GMT

Wednesday, 20th April 2022 at 12 pm GMT

Register here

NEW: A certificate of attendance will be provided to those who attend the session in full.

To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link:
https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/

Organizer: Madan Rehani, IOMP
Moderator: Christoper Clement, ICRP
Speakers: Werner Ruehm, Dominique Laurier, and Richard Wakeford

Two of ICRP Task Groups are looking for university students or early-career professionals!

Matthew Wiggins — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:55:15 GMT

Task Group 113 - Reference Organ and Effective Dose Coefficients for Common Diagnostic X-ray Imaging Examinations

Task Group 121 - Effects of Ionising Radiation Exposure in Offspring and Next Generations

Would you like to know more.

NORM X in Utrecht

Matthew Wiggins — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:49:35 GMT

The 10th International Symposium on NORM is organized by the Dutch foundation “Radiation Protection Symposium North-West Europe”, under the auspices of the Dutch Society for Radiation Protection (NVS). 25 years ago the first NORM symposium was also organized in the Netherlands.

Find more info on there website: https://normx2022.com/

And the attached brochure

New opportunities for organisations to work directly with the ICRP Scientific Secretariat

Matthew Wiggins — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:42:32 GMT

ICRP has announced that they are seeking applications from organisations to loan staff to work in the ICRP Scientific Secretariat, remotely or in the Ottawa office (or a combination of both), full-time or part-time, for a period of one year or more. Would you like to know more? https://icrp.org/page.asp?id=566.

Public Comment - ARPANSA Dose Factors

Matthew Wiggins — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:13:57 GMT

The outcome of the DCF Workshop has been placed on ARPANSA’s “Have your say” page for further consultation for a three week period.

You can find the details here: NORM Dose conversion factor update | ARPANSA

Comments can be sent to rhc@arpansa.gov.au

IRPA 2022 North American Regional Congress is almost 1 month away!

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 22:43:49 GMT

IRPA 2022 North American Regional Congress is almost 1 month away!

The early registration rate has been extended to January 26!

Still not sure about your format plans? You will be able to change your registration format! Register now and email Jennifer Rosenberg (jrosenberg@burkinc.com) if any changes come up.

Wednesday is packed with Health Physics content including an all-day session covering major disasters in Health Physics History. This special series includes talks on the 1976 Hanford accident, the 2014 WIPP event, Trinity studies, Goiânia Brazil, TMI, and many more! Need a break and a snack? Wednesday morning will also feature a collection of 16mm classic films Dr. Uhland has collected while working in radiation safety.

As a reminder, this conference is FULLY HYBRID. This means ALL sessions are available LIVE in person and online. They will also ALL be recorded and available online to anyone who registered. Speakers and Attendees will be able to participate virtually and in person!

IRPA Bulletin - Issue 32 out now

Matthew Wiggins — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:46:53 GMT

The latest IRPA bulletin has been released and can be found the the IRPA website. This issue contains:

President's blog
Norm x - 19th international symposium on norm
The montreal fund needs your support!
IRPA website updates: careers in RP and IRPA 15 materials
Croatian radiation protection society updates
The 2021 national conference of the Romanian society of radiation protection

Direct link to Issue 32: Here

In the spotlight: Naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM)

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 22:52:24 GMT

On January 26^th 2022 the IAEA will organize a webinar related to NORM. During this webinar, Leo van Velzen will promote NORM X.

The webinar announcement is available at https://www.iaea.org/resources/webinar/in-the-spotlight-naturally-occurring-radioactive-material-norm

IAEA DS519 Draft Safety Guide

Matthew Wiggins — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:51:27 GMT

The IAEA DS519 Draft Safety Guide - Protection of Workers Against Exposure due to Radon is now available for Member State comment and is open for comments from ARPS.

What is the purpose of the guide?

The objective of the Safety Guide is to provide recommendations on protection of workers against exposure due to radon in workplaces, in planned and existing exposure situations, including the case of combined exposure to radon and other sources. The recommendations in the Safety Guide are based on the application of the graded approach. The Safety Guide is aimed at governments, regulatory bodies or other relevant competent authorities, employers, licensees, registrants, workers and service providers.

Comments are requested in relation to:

Relevance and usefulness: Are the stated objectives appropriate and are they met by the draft text?
Scope and completeness: Is the scope appropriate and is it adequately covered by the draft text?
Quality and clarity: Does the guidance in the draft text represent the current consensus among specialists in the field and is this guidance expressed clearly and coherently?

Please submit comments by 21 March 2022 through the ARPANSA Have Your Say page https://www.arpansa.gov.au/iaea-ds519-draft-safety-guide-protection-workers-against-exposure-due-radon.

Feedback opportunity for IRPA on ICRP System of Radiological Protection

Matthew Wiggins — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:03:25 GMT

On the 3^rd October 2021, ARPS provided feedback to the International Radiation Protection Association on the paper “Keeping the ICRP Recommendations Fit for Purpose”. ARPS has been asked to revisit their feedback and provide only the Top 3 Priorities for ARPS.

This is an opportunity to have input on the future of radiation protection. Please find attached the original feedback provided by ARPS. Below are the top 3 priorities identified based on feedback received to date.

Please provide feedback by COB 13^th December 2021

Top 3 Priorities

There is consensus among ARPS members that the system of protection must be clear, logical and practical. Although the system is generally effective, in its current form it is viewed as complex. Feedback indicates that this contributes to difficulty implementing the system. In general, ARPS does not support revisions that further complicate the system.
ARPS proposes the introduction of a low dose threshold, e.g. between 1 and 5 mSv, with planned exposures below this threshold subject to no regulatory governance. The objective is to balance managing risks at low doses to the degree that the efforts of regulatory governance and financial burden is commensurate with comparable risks in other industries.
There is a need to rethink whether “one system for all” is the right approach. By trying to bring everything under one system, it is getting more complicated and difficult to enact. It may be advantageous to have different systems for medical, natural, and nuclear.

The draft safety guide DS 519 “Protection of Workers Against Exposure due to Radon” is now available for Member States comment as part of the document preparation procedure, Step 8.

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:22:32 GMT

You are invited to share the information with your relevant national organisations, professional associations and experts to provide their comments. The deadline for comments by Member States on this draft is 28 February 2022.The document as well as the Verbal Notes are available at https://www.iaea.org/resources/safety-standards/draft-standards-for-ms-comment

ERA webinar - Recent developments in radon progeny measurement and dosimetry

Matthew Wiggins — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:26:36 GMT

ERA will organise a new webinar on 20th January 2022 @10:00 Brussels time.

The webinar will consist of 45 min presentation and 15 min QA. You can register using the following link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IOUqa5E3T4W0pimFw8YDjQ

Title: Recent developments in radon progeny measurement and dosimetry

Speaker: Andrew Yule, Science Officer - Monitoring and Emergency Response Section Radiation Health Services (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency)

Abstract:

For several decades, radon progeny dosimetry was a relatively simple endeavour due to the ICRP recommendation to use the dose conversion convention (in ICRP publication 65) to calculate the radiation dose from any exposure to radon progeny. The ICRP now recommend the use of dose conversion factors (DCFs) based on the ICRP respiratory system model (in ICRP publication 137), which has raised many important questions about radon progeny dosimetry. While various aspects of these changes are under active consideration around the world, ARPANSA has focused on the practical impact of the changes. This has involved attempting to answer the following questions:

How do you actually measure the DCF?

Do the DCF’s suggested by the ICRP match real world conditions?

Are the recommended DCF’s still appropriate as mining technology advances?

Is there a place for site specific dose conversion factors, and if so where?

In order to address these questions, we have developed new equipment and methods to provide accurate data in real world situations. Despite the challenges involved in working with nano-scale aerosols we have made significant progress which will be of interest to those involved in radon progeny measurement, dosimetry and regulation.

ARPANSA - Feedback sought on radioactive waste advisory

Matthew Wiggins — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:22:00 GMT

ARPANSA has released a draft advisory note on the public health considerations for disposal of radioactive waste.

The advisory note informs how health and well-being will be considered as part of licence applications such as those relating to the government’s proposed National Radioactive Waste Management Facility (NRWMF).

ARPANSA is inviting interested stakeholders to provide feedback on the advisory note through an online consultation process.

‘This advisory note establishes an inclusive approach to community engagement when assessing potential impacts on health and well-being,’ said Dr Rick Tinker, Director Assessment and Advice at ARPANSA.

‘It is important that regulatory decisions take into account relevant social and psychosocial considerations in making an overall assessment of health impact.’

‘We are seeking input from industry, regulators, government and members of the public to engage in the consultation process.’

The Australian Radioactive Waste Agency (ARWA) has announced an intention to establish a NRWMF in Napandee, near Kimba in South Australia. ARPANSA has not yet received any licence applications relating to the NRWMF.

The development of this advisory note forms part of ARPANSA’s preparations in anticipation of receiving a siting licence application in the coming years.

To provide feedback on the content of the advisory note, please fill out the form available on the Have Your Say section of ARPANSA’s website.

Submissions close at 5pm AEDT on Wednesday 15 December.

The advisory note will support ARPANSA’s role as the independent regulator of Commonwealth entities that use or produce radiation and ensure that community safety and wellbeing remain at the core of our work.

ARPANSA - Compliance Testing Standard Consultation

Matthew Wiggins — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:15:19 GMT

The Radiation Health Committee (RHC), established under the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 has the role of advising the CEO and the Radiation Health & Safety Advisory Council on matters relating to radiation protection, including formulating draft national policies, codes and standards for consideration by the Commonwealth, States and Territories.

The RHC is seeking views on a new standard aimed at establishing a consistent approach to equipment compliance testing across States and Territories. The consultation is open until 31 January 2022 and is available on the ARPANSA website (https://www.arpansa.gov.au/radiation-health-committee-compliance-testing-standard). The RHC would be grateful if you could pass this on to your members for their awareness.

Please do not hesitate to contact the RHC Secretariat at rhc@arpansa.gov.au if you require further information.

Radiation Health Committee Compliance Testing Standard

Matthew Wiggins — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 23:19:12 GMT

The Radiation Health Committee is seeking any views on a new standard aimed at establishing a consistent approach to equipment compliance testing across States and Territories.

Consultation tabs

The Issue(active tab)

Start/End Date:

Tuesday 9 November 2021 - 14:00 to Friday 10 December 2021 - 17:00

Compliance testing, to confirm the radiation safety and performance of diagnostic and interventional X-ray units, is carried out to various extents in all jurisdictions. The results of the tests can be used by regulators as a basis for registering the units or for authorising use. Compliance standards can also be used to specify requirements for new units, for on-going performance testing, and for signalling when units are no longer compliant and may need remedial action or replacement.

The draft standard has been written on the basis of four modalities (Computed Tomography, mammography, fluoroscopy, and general X-ray equipment) and is designed so that it can be revised in future with the addition of requirements for other modalities.

You may use the online webform available below or submit your comments via email to rhc@arpansa.gov.au.

Here is the link:

https://www.arpansa.gov.au/radiation-health-committee-compliance-testing-standard

IRPA Perspective on "Reasonableness" in the Optimisation of Radiation Protection

Matthew Wiggins — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:07:12 GMT

¨IRPA Perspective on "Reasonableness" in the Optimisation of Radiation Protection¨, has been published and can be accessed from the link below.

Link to file

¨IRPA Perspective on "Reasonableness" in the Optimisation of Radiation Protection¨ is addressed to all radiation protection professionals and organisations involved across all fields of protection, as well as other interested parties involved in optimisation of protection.

This IRPA document is the result of an extensive work that included two consultations to which a total of 14 Associate Societies responded, covering a wide geographical base and representing around 80% of the total IRPA membership of individual professionals, and also several international/national organisations responded to invitations to comment on the second consultation.

Have your say on the National Strategy for Radiation Safety and Implementation Plan

Matthew Wiggins — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:08:45 GMT

Consultation is now open on the National Strategy for Radiation Safety and Implementation Plan.

Date published: 6 October 2021

The draft National Strategy for Radiation Safety and Implementation Plan has been released for a period of public consultation by the Department of Health. The department is seeking feedback from stakeholders and users of radiation technologies through online submissions until Tuesday, 7 December 2021.

Developed in partnership with the states and territories, the draft National Strategy for Radiation Safety and Implementation Plan aims to develop a consistent approach to radiation protection across Australia. It focuses on bringing the existing elements of radiation safety together to ensure a more cohesive and harmonised approach is followed across the country.

You can provide your feedback via the Department of Health’s Consultation Hub.

Keeping the ICRP Recommendations Fit for Purpose

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 02:37:58 GMT

ARPS is seeking feedback and input on the future of radiological protection.

Drew Watson and Brent LeVert are representatives of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS) and participants of a task group of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA).

The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) has taken the first step on the journey towards new general recommendation with the publication of a paper “Keeping the ICRP Recommendations Fit for Purpose”.

We kindly ask that you consider the ‘future of radiological protection’ and provide your feedback as follows:

a.            General comments
b.            Specific comments, with reference to line/lines in ICRP paper (link above).
c.             Additional issues that should be considered by the ICRP - with rationale.
d.            Thoughts on direction for improvement of the system.
e.            Other

The aim at this stage is not to capture the details of every aspect of the revision of the System of Protection but rather to focus on the bigger picture as this is the first step of a long process that will take 6 – 8 years.

Please provide your feedback via email to secretariat@arps.org.au; preferably by the 20^th September 2021.

An ICRP workshop on the Future of Radiological Protection will take place on 19 – 20 October. This will be accessible online, see https://mailchimp.icrp.org/the-future-of-radiological-protection

It is the aim of IRPA to present feedback from the task group at the workshop

Nominations open for STA Board positions

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 06:12:02 GMT

Science & Technology Australia invites candidates for several positions on there Board.

To nominate, the nominee must be a member of an STA ordinary member (non-affiliate). You can find the full list of eligible organisations here.

They are seeking outstanding candidates to make an active, thoughtful, skilled and principled contribution to STA.

In line with our Reconciliation Action Plan commitments, we particularly welcome nominations from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

They are also seeking nominations from candidates with experience or qualifications in law/governance, financial management, or HR.

STA encourages candidates from other traditionally under-represented groups including people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and strong cultural diversity.

Candidates from the historically under-represented States/Territories – especially Tasmania, the Northern Territory and Western Australia – are also encouraged to nominate.

Positions currently vacant
They are currently accepting nominations for the following Cluster Group representatives (you will find a position description for the roles here) for two-year appointments to the STA Board:

Aquatic Sciences*
Medical and Cognitive Sciences*
General member representative (Non-disciplinary based. Must be a member of an ordinary member in any cluster and a member of or employed by a member in the General Cluster)

*Must be a member of an ordinary member in the cluster for which you nominate.

Before nominating, please read the position description for STA Board Members. It outlines responsibilities and time commitments. Please also note that nominees must sign a declaration that their cluster-aligned membership organisation is aware of their nomination.

Nominations can be made online here.

KEY DATES

30 August 2021 – Applications open
1 October 2021 – Applications close
4-15 October 2020 – Cluster Elections
28 October 2020 – Announcement of new Cluster Representatives

Any questions please contact the STA staff at info@sta.org.au.

Review of the Radiation Control Act 1990

Matthew Wiggins — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:14:52 GMT

The NSW Government is reviewing the Act to ensure that the objectives of the Act are still valid and the terms of the Act are able to secure those objectives.

The Act regulates radioactive substances and equipment in New South Wales, to ensure that radiation is used, stored and disposed of safely.

The EPA has responsibilities under the Act, including issuing licences to manage or use radioactive substances and equipment, and regulating radiation practices in NSW.

The EPA has developed an Issues Paper as part of the review of the Act, in consultation with the Radiation Advisory Council and NSW government agencies. The Issues Paper will help individuals and organisations to provide submissions on the review of the Act.

Matters addressed in the Issues Paper include:

Policy objectives of the Act
Authorisation of radiation practices
Security of radioactive sources
Enforcement provisions
Radiation Advisory Council

The Issues Paper can be accessed at https://yoursay.epa.nsw.gov.au/radiation-control-act-review, where you may complete a survey or make a submission.

The consultation is open until 20 September 2021.

If you have any questions, please contact us at radiation.reform@epa.nsw.gov.au

2021 AIP Women in Physics Hobart Lecture

Matthew Wiggins — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:50:56 GMT

The AIP is hosting exciting presentation for National Science Week. Check it out by following:

https://www.aip.org.au/event-4436525

The 2021-2025 ICRP Main Commission has been Announced

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 03 May 2021 22:35:25 GMT

The results are in!

At the beginning of July 2021, the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) will have a new Chair for the first time since 2009, as, having served three terms as Chair, Claire Cousins (United Kingdom) is retiring from ICRP. Under her leadership, ICRP has made great improvements in transparency, accountability, and sustainability, and launched a major review and revision of the System of Radiological Protection.

Other members retiring from the ICRP Main Commission are Vice-Chair Jacques Lochard (France), John Harrison (United Kingdom), and Carl-Magnus Larsson (Australia). Their dedication to ICRP over many years will be sorely missed.

Werner Rühm (Germany) will become the Chair of ICRP at the commencement of the new term on 1 July 2021, the 13^th Chair since the inception of ICRP in 1928. Donald Cool (United States) will move from the position of Chair of Committee 4 (Application of the Recommendations) to become ICRP Vice-Chair.

Kimberly Applegate (United States) will continue as Chair of Committee 3 (Medicine). Joining her are first-time Committee Chairs Dominque Laurier (France) for Committee 1 (Effects), Francois Bochud (Switzerland) for Committee 2 (Doses), and Thierry Schneider (France) for Committee 4 (Application).

Simon Bouffler (United Kingdom), Kunwoo Cho (Korea), Michiaki Kai (Japan), Senlin Liu (China), and Sergey Romanov (Russian Federation) will continue as members of the Main Commission. Elected for the first time are Gillian Hirth (Australia) and Andrzej Wojcik (Sweden).

‘CASANZ’ conference

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 03 May 2021 22:31:33 GMT

From 17–21 May 2021 CASANZ are holding a virtual event. There theme this year draws upon Air Quality in Unprecedented Times.

The event will provide an update on the state of science and advancements within the air quality industry, whilst also reviewing Air Quality in Unprecedented Times, taking a closer look at what impacts the bushfires, COVID-19 pandemic has had on humans, on societies, the environment and economies.

https://www.casanz.org.au/casanz2021/

Spanish Society for Radiological Protection - 7th Joint Congress

Matthew Wiggins — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:32:27 GMT

The Spanish Society of Medical Physics and the Spanish Society for Radiological Protection have been arranging their 7th Joint Congress, which will be held from 31st May to 4th June of 2021 in Online format. All organizational details are posted on the website http://www.congresosefmsepr.es/.

It is a Spanish Congress, but we want the participation of colleagues from all over the world, for this, we have enabled a free special fee, which will allow visualize all the plenary lectures in their original language during the days of the Congress (from May 31 to June 4 ) and these conferences will remain accessible for viewing in english (translated or subtitled) on the Congress platform from June 7th to July 5th.

In addition, during the days of the Congress you can also participate in networking with the rest of the participants.

For this reason, we ask you to collaborate with the dissemination of the event, we have indicated the website of the event and attached a 1st newsletter that hereinafter you will begin to receive from our Technical Secretariat. We ask you to make the best possible broadcasting through your website, social networks, newsletters, press releases,….

If you need any clarification or extra documentation, do not hesitate to contact us or our technical secretariat, cevents, congresosefmsepr@cevents.es .

Fukushima 10th anniversary

Matthew Wiggins — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:01:36 GMT

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the tsunami that caused major damage to the Fukushima-Daichi nuclear power plant. UNSCEAR have made an advanced released of a follow up report on Levels and Effects of Radiation Exposure due to the nuclear accident, the UNSCEAR 2020 Report. More information http://www.unscear.org/unscear/en/fukushima.html

The World Health Organisation’s Radiation Emergency Medical Preparedness and Assistance Network (REMPAN) are holding a Webinar on 23 March 2021 to make 10 years since the Fukushima Disaster. The webinar topic is Public Health consequences of Fukushima nuclear disaster: 10 years towards recovery.

More information and registration is on the WHO website: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2021/03/23/default-calendar/who-rempan-webinar-public-health-consequences-of-fukushima-nuclear-disaster-10-years-towards-recovery

ICRP 2021 Vancouver - win a FREE registration

Matthew Wiggins — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 01:31:40 GMT

ICRP is giving out free registration for the Vancouver symposium.

For the FREE registration competition, the last day to enter is February 28. The link anyone can enter the draw on is https://mailchi.mp/icrp/icrp2021.

South Australian Radiation Protection and Control Act

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:34:13 GMT

Keith Baldry has announced that on 4 February 2021 the Radiation Protection and Control Bill 2021 passed its final stages in the Legislative Council and will now become an Act of Parliament.

This is a landmark step for radiation protection in South Australia. Among many reforms and improvements, the new Act introduces a general duty of care, and a risk based harms approach including establishing the offence of causing radiation harm. It also introduces tools such as Orders to enable more effective regulatory approaches. The new Act enables us to implement important national commitments such as for security of radioactive sources. It will enable us to move to more modern, risk based regulatory approaches.

I would like to acknowledge the contribution from the EPA radiation and legislative policy teams who have effectively drafted the Bill and steered it through Parliament. I would also like to acknowledge the contribution of EPA staff who have since left the organisation. The next steps include formulating regulations under the Act, which will include a consultation process.

Keith is the Director of Science and Information at the South Australian Environment Protection Authority

ARPS members are have contributed consultation on the Bill, and look forward to engaging with EPA to develop the Regulations. ARPS would like to congratulate the SA EPA and their staff for achieving this milestone.

ICRP 2019 Proceedings

Matthew Wiggins — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:20:26 GMT

Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on the System of Radiological Protection are now available on the there website.

Or a direct link to the PDF download

Science meets Parliament 2021 Scholarship applications [now open]

Matthew Wiggins — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 22:38:50 GMT

Once again in 2021 we are offering STA members the opportunity to apply for eight scholarships to attend the 21st-anniversary Science meets Parliament.

Science meets Parliament brings Australian scientists and technologists together for professional development, networking, and to meet with MPs and Senators. It is a highlight of the annual parliamentary calendar and has enhanced mutual understanding between Parliamentarians and scientists as well as fostering enduring partnerships and collaborations.

Two (2) Scholarships are open to STEM practitioners in each of the following categories:

Indigenous STEM Scholarships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people
STEM Pride scholarships for people who identify as LGBTQI+
Regional STEM scholarships for STEM practitioners who work in remote or regional Australia (>150km from a major capital city)
Technology scholarships for STEM practitioners working in the technologically based areas of engineering and information technology.

Applications will close on 17 February 2021, with recipients to be contacted by 23 February and an announcement made shortly after.

You will find more information and the application to apply here.

Lastly I would like to give thanks to our generous scholarship supporters.

Environet Regional Working Groups Webinars

Matthew Wiggins — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 01:23:53 GMT

A series of Environet organised webinars will be running towards the end of this month, please see below:

ENVIRONET Regional Asia and the Pacific Working Group Webinar - Stakeholder Engagement and Decision-Making in Environmental Remediation & Introduction to NORM Management in Iran -
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 9:00 am (CET)

ENVIRONET Regional Africa Working Group Webinar: Emerging challenges and opportunities regarding Environmental Management and Remediation in Africa. –
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 1:00 pm (CET)

ENVIRONET Regional Europe Working Group Webinar: Challenges Imposed to the Remediation of Complex Sites.
Thursday, January 28, 2021 2:00 pm (CET)

ENVIRONET Latin America and the Caribbean Working Group Webinar - Conventional Management of NORM Residues (in Spanish)
Thursday, January 28, 2021 4:00 pm (CET)

RESRAD Training Courses in January 2021

Matthew Wiggins — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 01:10:37 GMT

Registration is open for two virtual RESRAD training courses in January 2021. The first one is a basic RESRAD training course that will be held on January 11-15, 2021. The second one includes advanced RESRAD-ONSITE and RESRAD-OFFSITE features along with RESRAD-BIOTA and RESRAD-RDD codes training that will be held on January 18-22, 2021.

For additional information and registration, please visit https://resrad.evs.anl.gov/training/ or send an email to:
resrad-training@anl.gov

ARPS invites a young career professional to participate in a round table discussion on the topic Radiation Protection Future and Our Dreams

Matthew Wiggins — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:09:03 GMT

ARPS invites a young career professional to participate in a round table discussion on the topic Radiation Protection Future and Our Dreams

ARPS is looking for an early career professional (under 40 years of age) with demonstrated interest and contributions in the field of radiation protection. The selected person will be nominated to take part in a 60 minute regional web round table discussion on the topic of Radiation Protection and Our Dreams. Two other nominations in the round table will also be early career professionals selected by the Japan Health Physics Society and the Korean Association of Radiation Protection. They will be accompanied by Dr Haruyuki Ogino, Bo Lindell Medallist announced for 2021. Bo Lindell award is announced by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) for a young career scientist for exemplary contribution to the promotion of radiological protection.

The round table is scheduled in January 2021. To be selected, please apply via a return email by 17 December 2020. Kindly attach a resume and 1 page of information which demonstrates your scientific, and professional contributions in the field of radiation protection, including service to ARPS.

This round table is an opportunity to broaden your professional footprint and network on a regional scale, and also provide motivation for other early career professionals. Professor Fujio Fujibuchi, the meeting organiser, is expected to write about the views expressed during the round table as a publication in the Journal of Radiation Protection and Research.

Please contact:
secretariat@arps.org.au

IRPA 17 Congress 2028

Matthew Wiggins — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 04:30:55 GMT

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and the proposed host of The International Radiation Protection Association Congress, 2028.
Would you like to know more?

Then visit:
https://www.irpa17.org/

Project study results webinar - national database to improve impact assessments for life of mine activities

Matthew Wiggins — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 23:38:18 GMT

Study results webinar: national database to improve impact assessments for life of mine activities

NERA, together with our project partners Flinders University, BHP, Heathgate resources, ARPANSA, ANSTO, JRHC Enterprises & OZ Minerals invite you to join us for this webinar as we release the first results from an Australian collaborative research project that is helping to improve and reduce uncertainties with environmental radiological impact assessments in the energy and mining sectors.

About the webinar
Please join us and project leads Dr Gillian Hirth (ARPANSA), Jim Hodros (JRHC Enterprises), Dr Angel Rea (Flinders University) and Tim Duff (NERA) share industry learnings and key results of a collaborative two-year research project, which conducted fundamental research into the levels of radiation in flora, fauna and soils in Australia's arid environments. This is important data that underpins the understanding of potential radiological impacts from mining on flora and fauna.

The results of this joint industry–research–national authority project contribute to the national database of radiation concentration ratios of flora, fauna and soils in areas of Australia not previously surveyed. The database will be an invaluable resource for industries in the arid and semi-arid regions of Australia that are required to assess their environmental radiological impact, and will improve both the environmental approval and mine closure processes.

Key details

Date: Tuesday 1 December, 2020
Time: 11am-12pm (AEDT) | 8am-9am (AWST)
Register HERE to attend webinar

This one-hour webinar will feature:

Background to the collaborative research project
Summary of key project results
Understanding of the industry application and how the database can be used
Discussion of next steps and how the database can be expanded
Live Q&A with key project participants

Attend the webinar

Simply register here to receive details to dial in to the webinar. If you have any queries regarding the webinar, please contact NERA events@nera.org.au

This event is proudly supported by NERA (National Energy Resources Australia), Australia's independent industry Growth Centre for the energy resources sector.

ICRP International Conference on Recovery After Nuclear Accidents - Update

Matthew Wiggins — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 01:53:50 GMT

ICRP International Conference on Recovery After Nuclear Accidents, Radiological Protection Lessons from Fukushima and Beyond is happening on the 1 - 4 December 2020.

Registration is Free and now open.

Abstract Submission Deadline 31 October.

Find more information by following this link:
https://www.icrprecovery.org/about-eng

ARPANSA's public consultation on the draft 'Standard for Limiting Exposure to Radiofrequency Fields - 100 KHz to 300 GHz'

Matthew Wiggins — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 03:10:44 GMT

We are writing to remind you of ARPANSA’s public consultation on the draft ‘Standard for Limiting Exposure to Radiofrequency Fields – 100 KHz to 300 GHz’. Given the importance of this standard and to ensure that stakeholders had adequate time to submit feedback, the original closing date for the consultation of 30 September 2020 was extended to 21 October 2020.

As you have been identified as an important stakeholder with expertise and/or interests in the area of RF EME protection, ARPANSA would like to encourage you, if you have not done so already, to make a submission on the draft ‘Standard for Limiting Exposure to Radiofrequency Fields – 100 KHz to 300 GHz’ (RPS S-1).

We would like to thank all of the stakeholders that have already provided a submission to the consultation.

Details on the consultation including the new draft standard and instructions on how to make a submission are available at https://www.arpansa.gov.au/standard-limiting-exposure-radiofrequency-fields-100-khz-300-ghz-rps-s-1

We would like to thank you in advance for your participation in this important consultation.

Kind regards

Dr Ken Karipidis
Assistant Director
Assessment and Advice Section
Radiation Health Services Branch
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

IAEA - International Conference On Radiation Safety

Matthew Wiggins — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 04:36:38 GMT

The IAEA is organizing the International Conference on Radiation Safety: Improving Radiation Protection in Practice virtually from 9 to 20 November 2020.

The Conference aims to take stock of the worldwide radiation safety situation. It will provide a forum for the exchange of information on Member States’ experiences in applying the system of radiological protection, as provided for in the IAEA safety standards, to the protection of workers, patients, the public and the environment. Both natural and artificial radiation sources fall within the scope of the Conference.
A particular focus will be given to the lessons learned from applying GSR Part 3 and improvements that could be considered to further facilitate its application. Discussion on changes in approach considered necessary for effectively dealing with new and emerging challenges in radiation protection is expected and encouraged.
The Conference has been scheduled to allow for input from the 5th International Symposium on the System of Radiological Protection, which was organized by the ICRP in Adelaide, Australia, from 17 to 21 November 2019 and from the 15th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association, which will take place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 18 to 22 January 2021.

The website of the Conference https://www.iaea.org/events/international-conference-on-radiation-safety-2020 provides the DRAFT Programme
(now available at - https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/20/09/rasa-programme.pdf)

SA ARPS symposium final reminder.

Matthew Wiggins — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 05:37:41 GMT

SA ARPS symposium final reminder.

In person attendance positions quickly running out.

Unlimited online positions available.

Don’t miss out on the number one ARPS symposium (well, for this year…)

2020 SA ARPS symposium flyer 3.pdf

ICRP International Conference on Recovery After Nuclear Accidents - Free

Matthew Wiggins — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:32:07 GMT

ICRP International Conference on Recovery After Nuclear Accidents, Radiological Protection Lessons from Fukushima and Beyond is happening on the 1 - 4 December 2020.

Due to travel restrictions continuing around the world making engagement an issue the conference is virtual and FREE.

Although free, registration will still be required to "attend", and all of this information will be released soon publicly. In the meantime, subscribe to the email list below, and be the first to know how you can register.