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Effective communication between the fields of nuclear safety and radioprotection is crucial for ensuring public safety and environmental protection in the event of nuclear incidents. Nuclear safety focuses on preventing accidents, particularly fulfilment the fundamental safety functions:
Control of reactivity, heat removal and containment of the radioactive material.
When the nuclear safety fails in its fundamental safety function to contain the radioactive material inside the nuclear power plant the source term is released to the environment.
This source term data is vital for the radioprotection team, which analyses it to calculate radiation doses and dispersion patterns.
The accuracy and clarity of the data transferred between these two areas are paramount, not only regarding the content but also the format of the information. This document illustrates how the Nuclear Safety Unit and the Radioprotection Unit collaborate effectively within the National Radiation Protection Institute in the Czech Republic.
Presented as an example of this strong interaction between nuclear safety department and radioprotection, the work performed during several last years when was simulated everyday a possible release of radionuclides in Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
By streamlining communication processes and standardizing data formats, these teams enhance their response capabilities, ultimately safeguarding public health and the environment in the face of potential nuclear emergencies.
