Emergency Exposure Situations: IAEA Safety Standards and Guidance

IAEA, Incident and Emergency Centre, Department of Nuclear Safety and Security, Wagramerstrasse 5, P.O. Box 100, A-1400 Vienna, Austria.

Abstract

The Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) of the International Atomic Emergency Agency (IAEA) is the global focal point for preparedness and response to nuclear and radiological incidents and emergencies irrespective of their cause. In the area of preparedness the Centre continuously works to develop standards and guidance for strengthening Member States’ preparedness; practical tools and training programs to assist Member States in promptly applying the standards and guidance; and organizes a variety of training events and exercises. This paper provides an overview of the information presented in the IAEA Safety Standards and Guidance in the area of emergency preparedness and response.