International Radiation Safety Guidelines
A comprehensive resource for healthcare workers navigating international radiation protection regulations, from ICRP recommendations to national implementation.
A comprehensive resource for healthcare workers navigating international radiation protection regulations, from ICRP recommendations to national implementation.
International radiation protection follows a hierarchy from global recommendations to national implementation. Understanding this structure helps navigate the regulatory landscape.
ICRP, IAEA, WHO, UNSCEAR
Global recommendations and standardsEU/Euratom, HERCA, FORO, ANSN
Regional directives and coordinationCountry-specific agencies and laws
G20 nations and key regulatory bodiesIRPA, ISRRT, IOMP
International professional guidanceKey occupational dose limits from major international frameworks. Note that the US maintains higher limits than international recommendations.
| Category | ICRP/IAEA | EU/Euratom | US (Reference) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole BodyEffective dose | 20 mSv/yr avgMax 50 mSv/yr | 20 mSv/yrOr 100 mSv/5yr | 50 mSv/yr2.5x higher |
| Eye LensEquivalent dose | 20 mSv/yr avgReduced in 2011 | 20 mSv/yrOr 100 mSv/5yr | 150 mSv/yr7.5x higher |
| SkinEquivalent dose | 500 mSv/yr | 500 mSv/yr | 500 mSv/yr |
| ExtremitiesHands, feet | 500 mSv/yr | 500 mSv/yr | 500 mSv/yr |
| Pregnant WorkerFetus dose | 1 mSvAfter declaration | 1 mSvAfter declaration | 5 mSv total5x higher |
Note: Most countries follow ICRP/IAEA recommendations. The US is a notable exception with higher limits. See full international comparison →
Find radiation safety regulations by country or region. G20 nations and key regulatory agencies.
Understand the international framework from ICRP recommendations to national implementation.
Key publications from ICRP, IAEA, EU, and national regulatory bodies.
Comprehensive US resource with federal regulations and state-by-state guidance.
Physicians, nurses, and technologists performing fluoroscopy-guided procedures internationally.
RSOs comparing international standards and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.
Professionals implementing radiation protection programs aligned with international standards.
Those working with or comparing radiation protection regulations across countries.