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Strålskyddslagen

Strålskyddslagen is a Swedish law that governs protection against ionizing radiation. Its purpose is to safeguard people and the environment from harmful effects of radiation in workplaces, medical facilities, industry, and research, by regulating how radiation is used and by whom.

The act sets out licensing and permit requirements for activities involving radiation sources. This includes medical

Oversight is carried out by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, Strålsäkerhetsmyndigheten (SSM). The authority issues licenses,

Emergency preparedness and waste management are addressed in Strålskyddslagen. Licensees must have plans for potential accidents,

Strålskyddslagen implements European Union directives on radiation protection and interacts with other Swedish laws, such as

X-ray
apparatus,
industrial
radiography,
research
with
radioactive
materials,
and
handling
or
storage
of
radioactive
substances
as
well
as
nuclear
installations.
It
defines
the
responsibilities
of
license
holders
and
operators,
requiring
risk
assessments,
implemented
safety
programs,
arrangements
to
keep
exposures
as
low
as
reasonably
achievable
(ALARA),
and
adequate
training
and
competence.
approves
safety
measures,
conducts
inspections,
and
enforces
compliance.
The
act
requires
the
appointment
of
a
radiation
protection
officer
or
supervisor,
proper
dosimetry
and
exposure
monitoring
for
workers,
and
documentation
of
safety
procedures
and
incident
reporting.
It
also
covers
protection
in
transport
and
the
control
of
contaminated
areas
and
equipment.
notification
procedures,
and
measures
for
clean-up
and
remediation.
The
act
governs
handling,
storage,
and
disposal
of
radioactive
waste
and
sets
requirements
for
decommissioning
facilities
at
the
end
of
their
life.
the
Nuclear
Activities
Act
and
the
Work
Environment
Act.
Violations
can
lead
to
administrative
sanctions,
penalties,
or
other
legal
consequences.