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Summary: The radiological risk assessment and the definition of the radioprotection physical surveillance program applied to a 250 kW (thermal power) research nuclear reactor operated by a large Italian public body. Useful elements for the prevention of personnel exposures, classification criteria for workers, risk reduction methods and optimization of exposures, most common criticalities in plant activities. Analysis of the main operations related to the activities of irradiation and scientific research with an eye to the needs of researchers and one to the indications of prevention. Consolidated intervention methods for ordinary activities and for emergency situations. Detailed examination of the possible unforeseen events or accidents initiators, stopping the assessment at the definition of the source terms related to emergencies inside the plant. Nuclear and conventional causes of accidents and analysis of the radiological consequences. Indications for in-depth-defense and long-term monitoring of the safety of workers, individuals of population and the environment., Competing Interests: The authors of this article have no conflict of interests to disclose., (Copyright© by GIMLE.)

Summary: In this article, there will be presented the main aspects of the radiation protection for a site dedicated to the production of radioisotopes by cyclotron for medical use. After analyzing the design parameters of the site for the operation from a point of view of the radiation protection of the operators, the population and the environment (shielding around the accelerator, ventilation system, chimney releases etc.), we will focus our attention to the handling of unsealed sources produced, with particular regard to the operating procedures. The final part will be dedicated to intervention in exceptional operating conditions (entring the bunker due to a machine failure, breaking of a vial during transfer from the hot cell to the transport container and accidental contamination by an operator)., Competing Interests: The authors of this article have no conflict of interests to disclose., (Copyright© by GIMLE.)