Accident prevention

There are some preventive measures of a general nature:

  • training;
  • vigilance;
  • regular checks.

Other measures are more specific and vary according to the sector and scope of application of the ionising radiation emitters in each case.

In-depth analysis of any incident, and sharing the lessons learned with users of equipment that emits ionising radiation, can help limit the frequency, severity and consequences of radiological accidents.

Feedback on radiation incidents (RELIR)

With the aim of benefiting from a wider pool of experience of 'representative' incidents in different sectors, the Radiation Protection Division (Division de la radioprotection) has joined the RELIR group.

The RELIR website provides incident description sheets, classified by sector of activity.

Staff responsible for physical inspection are invited to study the sheets that correspond to their sector and to incorporate the relevant elements into their internal radiation protection training courses.

Alerting the Radiation Protection Division to an accident or incident

Any accident or incident with the potential to cause a dose limit to be exceeded or to result in radioactive contamination of the workplace or the environment must be reported to the Radiation Protection Division as soon as possible.

Outside of office hours, the Luxembourg Rescue Services Agency (Administration des services de secours) should be alerted by calling 112. The agency will the notify the person on call at the Radiation Protection Division.

A description of the accident or incident should be provided to the Radiation Protection Division as quickly as possible.

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