ydinalueella
Ydinalueella is a Finnish term used to describe being located in or within a nuclear area. It is typically employed in safety, regulatory, and occupational contexts to indicate zones where radioactive materials are present or where radiation exposure is possible. The phrase can refer to areas inside nuclear power plants, research facilities, medical radiology departments, or other sites that handle radioactive substances.
In practice the ydinalue is divided into restricted and supervised zones. Access to restricted areas is strictly
The concept closely relates to radiological protection principles, including ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), dose
Regulatory oversight in Finland is provided by the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK). STUK sets
Beyond power plants, ydinalueella describes zones in medical, industrial, and research settings where nuclear materials or