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Radiological Safety
Radiological Safety (or the Mined Geologic Disposal System Safety Assurance group) helps set requirements to reduce the risk of accidents that might release radiation. This work is required by federal regulations. The professionals who do this work include health physicists, radiation specialists, nuclear engineers, and safety experts.
Projecting into the future, the staff plans how to prevent or reduce radiological releases when the repository is operating. They evaluate engineering designs and future operating plans. In these reviews, they look for possible causes of releases that could affect either workers or the public.
Radiological Safety is responsible for determining the consequences of any accident involving radioactive material. The staff creates models of normal operations and possible accidents. These models, called Design Basis Events, help the staff develop detailed predictions of exposure risks. They write plans and specifications that address not only the risks but also normal operations. These plans and specifications may include design changes to eliminate potentially harmful conditions.
Radiological Safety works with other groups such as Repository Design, Environmental Studies, Engineered Barrier System, and Occupational Safety and Health. Together, they set consistent rules by integrating programs and regulations that guard against exposure to radiation.
Federal law mandates radiological safety requirements and controls. To comply with the laws, the staff classifies structures, systems, and components. These classifications determine which items are important to radiological safety and become part of the license application. Radiological Safety's rigorous quality assurance program is critical to ensuring the repository's safe operation.
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