EUROPEAN UNION REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

This paper reviews the implementation of Council Directive 96/29/Euratom for aircrew radiation protection. It covers dose assessment, pregnancy protection, record-keeping, and the role of ICRP recommendations in shaping EU legislation.

What’s inside:

• Dose threshold: 1 mSv per year
• Pregnancy protection: fetal dose limit 1 mSv
• Employer obligations: assessment, training, record-keeping
• Comparison of dose assessment methods (CARI, TEPC, questionnaires)
• Landmark 2023 ruling on airline liability

Who needs this:

• Airlines and flight operators
• Radiation protection professionals
• Occupational health specialists
• Aircrew and their representatives
• Regulators and policymakers

Format: PDF, 5 pages, with references.

Author: Mikheil Jorbenadze, PhD WMD CBRN