A coherent framework for non-ionising radiation protection

Abstract

Overview

The study discusses the absence of a unified and effective framework for protecting health from non-ionising radiation (NIR). Governments around the world currently have disparate compliance requirements that only address certain aspects of NIR exposure.

Findings

• An international framework, proposed by the World Health Organization, aims to standardize health protection from NIR globally.
• This framework is built on extensive practical experience and aims to establish clear national health and safety objectives.
• It emphasizes multisectoral action and encourages systemic approaches to managing NIR exposure, offering a common vocabulary and structure.

Conclusion

The proposed framework is designed to assist governments in addressing policy challenges and effectively protecting the public from NIR, particularly in context of the fast-paced deployment of new NIR technologies. The framework's practical application and essential features, along with implementation examples, are thoroughly presented in the paper.