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Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access originally published online on September 21, 2009
Radiation Protection Dosimetry 2009 136(4):324-328; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncp170
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Evaluation of the implementation of radiation protection measures for aircrew in EU member states

S. Thierfeldt1,*, C. Haider1, P. Hans1, M. Kaleve1 and F. Neuenfeldt2

1 Brenk Systemplanung GmbH, Aachen, Germany
2 HG Qualitätsmanagement, Mönchengladbach, Germany

* Corresponding author: s.thierfeldt{at}brenk.com

An evaluation of the implementation of radiation protection measures for aircrew in EU Member States has recently been performed in a study sponsored by the European Commission. A comprehensive database has been gathered using questionnaires for civil aviation authorities, aircraft operators and radiation protection authorities in each country. The study has revealed the following results: all countries within the scope of this study where aircrew might receive annual doses >1 mSv have implemented appropriate legislation. The treatment of limits or constraints (action levels) for annual doses of 1, 6, 20 mSv could be an area where clear guidance by the European Commission might be needed. The way in which doses are determined might also be treated in a more harmonised way in the EU, including the transfer of dose data of freelancers or crew members working for other airlines. The establishment of the European Aviation Safety Agency leads to a gradual shift in responsibilities from the national civil aviation authorities towards this centralised European agency. Currently, however, tracking of doses for aircrew still lies with national bodies.


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