IAEA publishes new radiation safety guidelines, BIR says

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) published a new radiation safety guide for metal recyclers at the end of last week, the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has told members in a statement.

The Safety Standard publication “Control of Orphan Sources and Other Radioactive Material in the Metal Recycling and Production Industries” sets out the responsibilities of operators in the recycling industries. It recommends a graded approach to safety, taking account of the size of each metal recycling facility and the radioactive material…

Fuente: METAL BULLETIN