Workshop on Establishing National Infrastructure for Radiation Safety

1. Workshop on Establishing National Infrastructure for Radiation Safety Introduction

2. Status of the IAEA Safety Standards • Safety Standards are not binding on Member States, but may be adopted by them. • Safety Standards are binding • for IAEA’s own activities. • on States in relations to operations assisted by the IAEA. • on States wishing to enter into project agreements IAEA. However...

3. Implies…… • Member states getting TC support: Their radiation safety infrastructure should be in line with the IAEA safety standards We are all in..

4. Important questions • Are we implementing the IAEA Safety Standards? • Do we have good understanding of the safety standards to implement them? • Are we part in developing the Safety Standards? • What is our role as Member States • Do we know how Safety Standards are being developed and approved?

5. What is the Status now?

14. What is (are) the problem(s)? Is it Government responsibilities? Is it regulatory body responsibilities?

15. Each group should prepare presentation on these issues and to be present it on the last day of the workshop 20 mins + 10 discussion

16. Objective of the workshop • Improve the understanding of IAEA Safety Standards in Establishing or Improving Regulatory and Radiation Safety Infrastructure • More understanding of the role of the Government and the regulatory body • Member States role in developing, approving and implementing Safety Standards • Sharing Experience

17. IAEA Safety Standards Web Page http://www-ns.iaea.org/standards/

18. Thank you!