International Commission on Large Dams

International Commission on Radiological Protection

When the radiation source is under control contaminated areas may remain. Authorities will often implement all necessary protective measures to allow people to continue to live there rather than abandoning these areas. In this case the Commission continues to recommend choosing reference levels in the band of 1 to 20 mSv per year, with the long-term goal of reducing reference levels to 1 mSv pe...

International commission on non-ionizing radiation protection.

The rapid development of technologies using static magnetic fields particularly in medicine has resulted in an increase in human exposure to very high static magnetic fields. ICNIRP is the internationally recognised body that sets guidelines for protection against adverse health effects of non-ionizing radiation including static magnetic fields. It has recently published guidelines on limiting ...

International Commission on Non-ionizing Radiation Protection

Use of non-ionizing radiation (NIR) for diagnostic purposes allows non-invasive assessment of the structure and function of the human body and is widely employed in medical care. ICNIRP has published previous statements about the protection of patients during medical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), but diagnostic methods using other forms of NIR have not been considered. This statement review...

Promoting international collaboration throughthe International Commission on Occupational Health

As a leading international organization of occupational health professionals, the International Commission on Occupational Health, known by its acronym ICOH in English or CIST in French, is fully committed to promoting international collaboration in the field of occupational health. Founded in 1906, ICOH continues its longstanding work, with the main emphasis on fostering the scientific progres...

Dams and Development a New F R a Mework the Report of the World Commission on Dams