title: Radiation protection at U.S. nuclear power plants--today and tomorrow.
abstract: The nuclear power industry work ethic and culture is founded on learning from experience and continuously finding ways to improve performance--especially in regard to radiation safety. Over the past 25 y, this process of continuous improvement has yielded exceptional results in regard to radiation protection of workers, the public and the environment. In light of the resurgence of nuclear energy in the United States, the nuclear power industry is developing strategies to achieve continuous improvements to performance and address emerging challenges in the area of radiation protection.
authors.affiliation: Luminant Power, Dallas, TX 75201, USA. mike.blevins@luminant.com
authors.forename: Michael R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Blevins
authors.forename: Ralph L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Andersen
mesh_terms: D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D006801:Humans; D007390:International Agencies / Q000592:standards; D055848:Nuclear Power Plants / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000592:standards; D010465:Perception; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States