Radiation Protection Culture in Italy

1. Radiation Protection Culture in Italy Celso OsimaniEuropean Commission – Joint Research CentreMarie Claire Cantone University of Milan - Physics DepartmentSandro SandriENEA

2. AIRPItalian Radiation Protection Association • Founded in 1958 in Pisa (Italy) • In 2008 - 50th Anniversary • Since 1965 member of IRPA 2nd IRPA Workshop on Radiation Protection Culture 10th-11th February 2011

3. AIRP contribution to IRPA • Founding Member • First International Congress organized in Rome in September 1966 and chaired by Mr Polvani • Mr Polvani, IRPA Council Member since 1965, Vice–President 1970-1973 and President 1973-1977 • First International European Congress organized in 2002 in Florence and chaired by Mr Osimani 2nd IRPA Workshop on Radiation Protection Culture 10th-11th February 2011

4. “Polvani Bell” The “Polvani bell” was bought in a specialised shop for church articles in Rome by Mrs Lia Forti, Mr Polvani secretary. Mrs Forti was responsible of the organizing secretariat of first IRPA Congress in Rome in 1966. At the end of the Congress, Mr Polvani, chairman of the congress, presented the bell to IRPA Pro Tempore President to be used at the opening and closure sessions of the following IRPA Congresses. 2nd IRPA Workshop on Radiation Protection Culture 10th-11th February 2011

5. The AIRP International Committee includes • Italian Society of Medical Physics • Italian Society of Medical RP and contributes to more than 1100 IRPA Members 2nd IRPA Workshop on Radiation Protection Culture 10th-11th February 2011

6. Easier ideas exchange & RP culture consolidation Translation ICRP 103, ICRP 105 & ICRP Supporting Guidance2 2nd IRPA Workshop on Radiation Protection Culture 10th-11th February 2011

7. Easier ideas exchange & RP culture consolidation Translation of IRPA documents IRPA CODE OF ETHICS CODICE DI ETICA DELL’IRPA 2nd IRPA Workshop on Radiation Protection Culture 10th-11th February 2011

8. Integration progress ofsocial aspects in RPThe AIRP Communication Group • promote dialogue among RP experts, other disciplines experts, authorities, decision- makers, stakeholders and the general public • raise awareness on ionizing and non- ionizing radiation • develop and diffuse a culture of involvement in decision-making • reflect on media’s role, transparency and information access issues 2nd IRPA Workshop on Radiation Protection Culture 10th-11th February 2011

9. “I am committed for prevention” AIRP is committed to promote Prevention through a national campaign • Prevention of all risks in life and work • Campaign in the framework of the INT–ILO 28 April World Day for Safety & Health 2nd IRPA Workshop on Radiation Protection Culture 10th-11th February 2011

10. Looking at the Italian Nuclear Renaissance • AIRP holds technical and management leading role on RP • AIRP is a key player in the national reflection on values shared by all actors involved in RP 2nd IRPA Workshop on Radiation Protection Culture 10th-11th February 2011

11. Views of AIRP • To be proactive taking into consideration social and economical aspects of each country • To share experience, lessons learnt, and successes • To follow the culture evolution 2nd IRPA Workshop on Radiation Protection Culture 10th-11th February 2011

12. Thank you foryour attention Celso.Osimani@ec.europa.eu 2nd IRPA Workshop on Radiation Protection Culture 10th-11th February 2011