Recent radiation protection activities related to nuclear facilities on the Iberian Peninsula

Abstract

Part of the radiation protection in Spain and Portugal is focused on the protection of workers, public and environment due to the influence of nuclear facilities present in their territory (Spanish case) or nearby. Radiation protection is in a process of continuous improvement, with the participation of nuclear facilities, companies and researchers in numerous research projects funded in Spain by the Nuclear Safety Council or other international organizations. This article presents some of the projects in which Spanish working groups have participated. In addition, specific examples of activities related to radiation protection and environmental radiological monitoring carried out in Spain in recent years are shown. Among them are: the development of methods of analysis of environmental samples in case of emergency, real-time monitoring networks for measuring radiation, environmental dosimetry in the environment of nuclear facilities, programs and models of radiation dispersion in case of accident, and the treatment and management of radioactive waste for its clearance.