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Nuclear Safety | Progress Report 349

Packages shipping 57,331 57,505 61,000

Inspection on gamma camera 827 623 330
Technical reports 325 624 541
Radiological monitoring 546,781 406,933 411,631

Radioprotection training 632 people 506 people 455 people

Preparedness and response for nuclear and radiological emergencies

IPEN is part of the Protection System for the Brazilian Nuclear Program (SIPRON), a group of
organizations whose objectives are: integrated planning combined action and continuous
execution of measures to assure the nuclear safety throughout the country and to respond to
radiological and nuclear accidents in Brazil. IPEN also takes part in the implementation of the
Emergency Situation plan developed by CNEN to respond to emergencies, such as the loss of
radioactive sources and accidents during the transport of radioactive material. The Nuclear and

Figure 3. Response to radiological emergency