NCBJ's Dosimetry Measurement Laboratory specializes in assessing the impact of the Świerk nuclear facility on its surroundings. It plays a crucial role in monitoring the exposure to ionizing radiation of NCBJ personnel. The Laboratory also extends its services to external entities by offering calibration of dosimetry equipment, performing dosimetry measurements, as well as providing training and expert consultations in the fields of dosimetry and radiological protection.

The Laboratory's diverse array of responsibilities includes environmental monitoring and radiological supervision of the Świerk nuclear facility area. This involves environmental sample analysis, operational dosimetry measurements, and assessments of the facility's impact on its surroundings. One of the Laboratory's key duties involves the organization and management of round-the-clock dosimetry services at the Świerk facility.

The Laboratory is also tasked with the calibration of gamma and neutron radiation dosimetry control-measurement equipment, and alpha- and beta-radiation surface contamination meters. An essential part of the Laboratory's operations includes internal exposure monitoring of personnel, achieved through the use of Whole Body Counters, Thyroid Counters, and radiochemical urine measurements. It also assesses the equivalent and effective dose burdens.

Furthermore, the Laboratory maintains control over the exposure status of Institute employees, conducts a register of individual ionizing radiation doses, and is responsible for maintaining and developing standard ionizing radiation fields. It also manages the movement and record-keeping of radioactive sources and waste within the Institute.

Other important responsibilities include radon (222Rn) activity concentration measurements in air using passive detectors, conducting work related to the radiation safety of nuclear, accelerator, and isotope facilities, and conducting research work and expert assessments in the field of radiation protection for the nuclear energy sector in Poland. The Laboratory also participates in the activities of national and international radiological protection organizations and provides training in the field of protection against ionizing radiation.

Possessing a highly qualified and experienced staff, the Laboratory utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and is continually expanding the scope of its services.

Dosimetry and Radiological Protection

The Dosimetry Measurement Laboratory is accredited by the Polish Center for Accreditation, in accordance with the requirements of the PN/EN ISO IEC 17025 standard in the scope of:

  • calibration of dosimetry equipment AP 070
  • internal contamination measurements and effective dose estimation AB 567

The laboratory offers services and research for industry in the field of radiological protection, related to the obligation to notify the state provincial sanitary inspector about the exposure of personnel working with ionizing radiation.