Mission

To protect workers, public and environment against the exposure to ionizing radiation and radioactive materials, by performing routine work, and by developing materials and methods for the improvement of the services.

As highlights of the Radiation Protection Service (RPS) can be cited the revision of a quality control system and the participation at the maintenance certification process of the radioactive and nuclear facilities at IPEN. Provide independent advice covering design and purchase of new facilities, critical examination of new equipment and premises, routine surveys.

The main task of the Radiation Protection Service (RPS) is to provide IPEN workers and general population with adequate protection against ionizing radiation, ensure compliance with the legislation for ionizing radiation regulations. To this aim, RPS implements adequate procedures and monitoring techniques according to the national and international regulations and standards. Maintain exposure records for each worker for whom assessment of occupational exposure is required, recording licenses and other parameters important with respect to the radiation protection, support the control of radioactive contamination and level of exposure at workplaces involved in use of ionizing radiation.

In addition, RPS is cooperating with other public organizations and private companies in topics related to radiation protection. In particular, RPS is collaborating with the National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN) in case of nuclear and radioactive emergencies. Our commitment is to specialize human resources through training courses, to provide and disseminate scientific information in radiological and nuclear areas. The RPS organizing training courses in radiation protection, for various levels, support the education of workers and students.

Demerval Leônidas Rodrigues
Manager

R&D activities

• Occupational radioprotection
  
  

Products and Services

• Radioprotection engineering
  
  
  

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