Browsing by Author "Paneras, T"

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    ANSTO radiation protection services strategic operational plan
    (Australasian Radiation Protection Society, 2017-08-07) Foy, R; Popp, A; Paneras, T
    The Radiation Protection Services (RPS) group at ANSTO are required to provide a high quality radiation protection advice and assurance service to multiple types of facilities (nuclear reactor, linear accelerators, cyclotrons, radiopharmaceutical production, multiple research departments and others) which give rise to a diverse range of ionising radiation safety challenges. In order to maintain high standards and recognise development opportunities to ensure that best practices are employed the RPS group developed a Strategic Operational Plan to identify continuous improvement opportunities to maintain “best practice” in radiation protection within this diverse organisation. This presentation will explore some of those opportunities to ensure continuous improvement in radiation protection practices at ANSTO.
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    APRS2017 conference handbook, "Science and the art of radiation protection broadening the horizon"
    (Australasian Radiation Protection Society, 2017-08-06) Willetts, N; Bartolo, B; Blackley, R; Bus, J; Caldwell, A; Jeffries, C; Paneras, T; Popp, A
    On behalf of the organising committee and the New South Wales branch, I welcome all members of ARPS, radiation safety professionals, enthusiasts, students, supporting suppliers, businesses and related industries to the 42nd Annual Conference of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society. With the theme “Science and the Art of Radiation Protection: Broadening the Horizon” the conference aims to enrich our understanding of non-ionising and ionising radiation, highlight the importance of effective communication and stakeholder involvement, showcase new technologies, and generate discussion across a broad range of radiation protection aspects from ethics to environment to industry. We extend an invitation for you to enjoy the conference, with a program that kicks off with a cosmic welcome at the Science Centre & Planetarium, two very different breakfast workshops — one on the role of the laser safety officer and another on the requirements and implementation of RPS8: The Code of Practice for the Exposure of Humans to Ionizing Radiation for Research Purposes—an interactive panel session on communicating radiation risk to various audiences, and a full day non-ionising radiation stream that concludes with an opportunity for robust discussion in a Q&A panel session. To top it all off, our program includes six international Keynote Presenters and Invited Speakers, and the Boyce Worthley Oration given this year by George Anastas. The organising committee encourages you to partake in the wonderful selection of both business and social aspects of the 42nd ARPS Conference. We welcome you and look forward to your participation in ARPS 2017, and we hope you enjoy your time in Wollongong.
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    Enhancing radiation safety in Australia through applied training and outreach
    (Australasian Radiation Protection Society, 2017-08-08) Popp, A; Paneras, T; Dowler, R
    The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is the centre of Australia’s nuclear science capabilities and expertise, operating in Sydney the nation’s only nuclear reactor, OPAL, and in Melbourne the Australian Synchrotron. In order to successfully run the landmark infrastructure at ANSTO we need suitably qualified and experienced workers who understand and embrace radiation safety culture. This is achieved, in part, through in-house development and regular delivery of applied training so that knowledge, skills and experience in radiation safety is fostered and sustained. ANSTO has been recognised as setting the benchmark for radiation safety training in Australia and also offers radiation safety training to external clients in mining, health care, government, education, universities and research industries. To maintain and enhance our social licence to operate our nuclear and radiological facilities, and to demonstrate leadership in the education of Australia’s next generation, ANSTO communicates to a wide range of different stakeholders, including community groups, pupils, university students, teachers, regulatory officers, industry and government representatives, and international partners. This is done using various methods, such as tours of landmark infrastructure, teacher professional development, school workshops, online resources, and interactive community events. This poster describes the methods employed, and highlights some of the activities and outcomes of this applied training and outreach.
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    Working safely with ionising radiation: guidelines for expectant or breastfeeding mothers
    (Australasian Radiation Protection Society, 2017-08-08) Popp, A; Turek, S; Bus, J; Maharaj, P; Paneras, T; Berghofer, PJ; Vozzo, V; Duong, H; Foy, R
    The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s (ANSTO) Radiation Safety Standard outlines the elements developed and implemented by ANSTO to assist management and workers to establish and maintain a healthy and safe workplace. This Standard supports ANSTO in delivering excellence in its work health and safety performance with regard to all aspects of radiation safety, including the requirements of the ARPANSA Planned Exposure Code RPS C-1 (2016). For those actions that have been assessed and are deemed to be justified this Standard describes a Dose Optimisation Framework to maximise the overall benefit as far as is reasonably achievable under the prevailing circumstances. It also describes additional restrictions that apply to occupational exposure for a female worker who has notified ANSTO of pregnancy or is breastfeeding. To encourage early notification and to provide assurance that appropriate controls are considered and put in place where required ANSTO has published guidelines for expectant or breastfeeding mothers. This document provides advice for workers who may be exposed to ionising radiation during the course of their work at ANSTO. It is specifically aimed at female workers who are planning a family or are currently pregnant or breastfeeding. This guideline explains how ANSTO takes a collaborative approach to protect workers and their families. The guide aims to assist ANSTO in achieving its duty of care to its workers during pregnancy and breastfeeding and as a tool for education and awareness of early notification for expectant or breastfeeding mothers and their managers and supervisors This presentation describes the development of this document, and summarises the advice given.