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[en] Radiation protection is a task to be fulfilled by experts. The selection of adequate protection measures, their practical realisation and the control of their efficiency requires solid expert knowledge. For passing this expert knowledge to workers in their member companies, the Berufsgenossenschaft der Feinmechanik und Elektrotechnik (Trade Association of Light and Electrical Engineering) has been organizing radiation protection courses for years. The booklet at hand is a result of the experience gained during these courses. It is based on the imparted subject-matter and furthermore, provides many individual bits of information which cannot be treated in course due to a lack of time. The booklet is intended to be a learning aid for participants in the course and, afterwards, to be used on the job as an original reference book. (orig./HP)

[en] The new 1985 version of the information brochure takes into account experience gained during performance of courses in radiation protection. The brochure presents clear and concise information on aspects and subjects such as: scientific fundamentals, interaction between radiation and matter, biological radiation effects, the relevant legislation (Radiation Protection Ordinance, X-Ray Ordinance), measuring principles and equipment, calibration of equipment, rules for the safe handling of ionizing radiation and sealed or unsealed radiation sources, transport of radioactive substances, handling of X-ray device, and protective measures for the case of incidents or accidents. (DG)

[en] Trade cooperative associations in the FRG pay considerable attention to developments and tendencies in nuclear engineering. The knowledge and the experience in accident matters gained by supervisory officials while watching over accident prevention being carried out are constantly examined in such a way that it is ascertained whether the existing regulations suffice. Experience gained by trade cooperative associations also benefits the work of committees not associated with trades. Representatives sit on panels which are concerned with compiling rules for nuclear engineering, e.g. the KTA, the DIN, and the Deutsche Elektrotechnische Kommission. (orig./HP)

[en] The small probability of a serious radiation accident happening dispenses neither the plants where radiation exposure occurs nor the employers' liability insurance associations from their obligation to make provision for such cases. On the other hand, the efforts involved in such preventive measures must be kept within reasonable limits. As a result of these considerations a concept for taking care of radiation accidents was developed that is based on already existing institutions. The most attention was demanded by questions of organization, logistics, communication and information. The syndrome appearing after acute whole-body irradiation is known. This syndrome in its different stages and the relative therapeutic measures form the basis for the organization of the care of radiation accidents. (orig./MG)

[en] The companies for social insurance against occupational accidents form part of the statutory accident insurance system, and are responsible for compensation of occupational accidents or diseases. The compensation practice adopted by them is determined by legal provisions, which are explained in this paper as a background to the discussion of individual cases and the relevant decisions. (orig.)

[en] If hazardous effects caused by ionising radiation are likely to occur in an industrial plant, the person responsible for radiation protection has to assign radiation protection specialists. Radiation protection specialist and safety expert work together in the platn. An efficient co-operation of these two is necessary for obtaining a real total view of the conventional dangers and the dangers due to radiation. (orig.)

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[en] The ordinance refers to radiation protection purposes and the relevant means and activities. Building structures and equipment are dealt with together with the requirements to be met in normal operation and in case of accidents. The article explains the main contents and applicability of the ordinance. One particular difference to most of the former regulations is that this one is not based mainly on evaluations of accidents already occurred, but on perceptible risk potentials that are to be got under control in advance. (orig./HP)

[en] As carriers of the statutory accident insurances the trade associations of the Federal Republic of Germany are competent for the compensation of occupational accidents and diseases. The lecture deals with the legal fundamentals of compensation and explains how it is employed (examples). The significance of the radioepidemiological tables of the National Institutes for Health of the USA for medical expert opinion is considered. (orig./DG)