In the frame of the CoE project 60, the Workshop on the “Cradle to grave control of radioactive material” was conducted from 21 to 23 February 2018 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
23 experts from 10 partner countries (PC) that participate in the P 60 attended (including two female participants). Four experts of the Implementing Consortium (ENCO, SCK-CEN, and STUK) as well as the CoE OSA Nairobi Technical expert were also present at the Workshop.
The objectives of the Workshop were to present international standards and requirements as well as good practices related to the safety and security of radioactive sources through their entire lifecycle. The Workshop also discussed the use of the inventory management tools for managing radioactive sources in PCs.
The Workshop covered the aims of the national policy and strategy for management of radioactive sources, legislative requirements on safety and security, safe and secure management during all activities associated with radioactive sources during their entire lifecycle, inventory, incidents and accidents involving radioactive sources, etc. All these themes were supported by exhaustive explanations on the international (e.g. IAEA) and EU requirements (Directives and Regulations) and good practices. Documents and examples of good practice have been identified and made available to all participants.
Each PC was given the opportunity to present their experience and specific arrangements in place in their countries, also pointing out gaps and needs related with the security of radioactive material. The information presented is being used in fine tuning the implementation of the P 60, with focus on the control of radioactive sources.