Historical summary of occupational radiation exposure experience in US commercial nuclear power plants

This report organizes existing data on occupational radiation exposure experience for consideration in the safety goal evaluation program. The report includes a review of occupational radiation exposures incurred by workers at commercial US nuclear power plants. In addition, occupational radiation exposure information is presented for work performed at commercial US nuclear power plants to meet regulatory actions and required backfits. This information identifies specific operations performed as part of these requirements. Where possible, actual radiation exposure histories are provided. A brief history of radiation dose limits and a review of the biological and health effects attributable to radiation exposure is included to provide a perspective on the development of radiation protection regulations. 19 refs., 13 figs., 32 tabs.