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HERCA launches a European inspection campaign to assess patient radiation protection in diagnostic radiology

Starting on 8 November 2016, national radiation protection authorities from 18 European countries will conduct a special series of inspections in radiology departments and practices. Their aim is to assess the application of the justification principle. By monitoring existing practices, the European authorities hope to identify routes for further improvement in patient radiation protection.

Workshop on the implementation of the HERCA-WENRA Approach with participation of civil protection competent Authorities

HERCA and WENRA jointly organised on 14 and 15 June 2016 in Bled, Slovenia, a workshop on the implementation of the HERCA-WENRA Approach for cross-border emergency preparedness with the participation of civil protection competent authorities.

Common understanding and recommendations related of the BSS requirements on radon in workplaces

The final report of the 2nd radon workshop, organized by HERCA, with the participation of ILO, WHO and IAEA, is now available. Some recommendations underline, in particular, the need for international tools for the radon dose calculation and for European guidelines to facilitate the implementation of the new BSS requirements.

Medical | Addendum to HERCA position paper on CT dose optimisation

HERCA issued an Addendum to HERCA position paper on CT which includes in particular outcomes of the last HERCA multi-stakeholder meeting on the dose optimization of CT scanners organised on 1 april 2015 in Paris.

Progress of HERCA Action Plan on the transposition of EU BSS Directive

Following the publication of the Euratom BSS Directive, HERCA approved in 2014 a related action plan. One year after, HERCA presents progress of the action plan.

Contamination of non-food products

On 10 November 2015, the Board of HERCA approved the information paper on the “Contamination of non-food products”. The WGE analysed the issue with regard to the handling of contaminated non-food products following an accident. This regulatory gap has so far not been properly addressed in nuclear law.

Emergency Preparedness | Two new documents: Guidance for bilateral arrangements and Common understanding of Emergency Workers

HERCA Board has approved early November two new documents prepared by the HERCA Working Group on Emergencies: Guidance for bilateral arrangements and Common understanding of Emergency Workers. These documents are the first outcomes of the HERCA Action Plan on the transposition of EU BSS Directive.

Autumn HERCA Board Meeting in Athens (9-10 Nov. 2015)

The HERCA Board met in Athens on 9-10 november 2015. The heads of the European radiological protection competent Authorities discussed the on-going and future activities of HERCA.

HERCA WENRA Side event in the margin of the 59th IAEA General Conference

To introduce the HERCA WENRA approach for a better cross-border coordination of protective actions during the early phase of a nuclear accident, HERCA and WENRA held a side event during