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2017:36 Topical Peer Review 2017 Ageing Management Swedish National Assessment Report
Executive summary The European Union’s Nuclear Safety Directive 2014/87/EURATOM (NSD) requires the member states to undertake topical peer reviews (TPR) every 6 years with the first starting in 2017. The member states, acting through the European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group (ENSREG), have decided that the topic for the first topical peer review is ageing management. The Swedish Radiation...
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Decommissioning
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority issues regulations governing the planning and undertaking of dismantling activities; what’s more, the Authority performs checks to ensure that the licence holder takes responsibility for the safe decommissioning of the facility.
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Final repository for radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel
One of the duties of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority is to review the final disposal applications submitted to the Authority by Svensk Kärnbränslehantering AB (SKB). We review the applications with reference to the Swedish Act on Nuclear Activities and against our regulations, and issue pronouncements to the Swedish Government, which then makes licensing decisions.
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Research activities
Research activities in the field of nuclear safety and radiation protection encompass a broad spectrum of aspects in terms of nuclear safety, radiation protection and nuclear non-proliferation. Nuclear non-proliferation activities imply preventing nuclear material and equipment for civilian purposes from being used to manufacture nuclear weapons.
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European Spallation Source (ESS)
European Spallation Source (ESS) is a centre for research that is undergoing construction in Lund, Sweden, by European Spallation Source ERIC, a European consortium. The first licence application for the ESS facility was submitted to the Authority in 2012. Taking place in several steps, this review will be ongoing until the ESS facility has been completed and can begin routine operation.
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Our work to enhance safety
Nuclear activities in Sweden are not allowed to contribute to international proliferation of nuclear weapons. This is why the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority exercises control over nuclear material present in Sweden and monitors exports of nuclear material and nuclear products. We also work together with the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (the IAEA) and the European Commission.
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Our role in emergency preparedness
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority plays an important role in Sweden’s national emergency preparedness. We take a leading role and provide expert advice in matters relating to radiation protection. With our knowledge of ionising radiation and its consequences, we support other authorities in times of crisis. We provide data and assessments to help national agencies, healthcare regions and...
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Regulations
About the regulations in English date_desc Some of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority’s regulations (SSMFS) are available in English. The translations are unofficial versions of the Authority’s regulations. In the event of any discrepancy between the Swedish and English versions, the Swedish original will take precedence. The Authority's regulations in Swedish...
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The sun and sunbeds
Many Swedes enjoy spending time in the sun and getting a suntan. However, strong sunlight has its disadvantages. Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in Sweden, and the incidence of skin cancer is quickly increasing. Root causes are deemed to be increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and use of tanning salons and sunbeds.
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Magnetic fields and wireless technology
Magnetic fields arise around electrical devices and near power lines. Mobile phones, wireless computer networks and baby monitors are just a few examples of wireless technology that uses radio waves.
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