WEBINAIRE

Le 18/11/2026

Radiation Protection in Industries Involving NORM (First part)

Wednesday,18  November 2026
12:00–13:30 UTC | Online | Up to 90 minutes per webinar
Radiation Protection in Industries Involving NORM /IRPA Task Group on NORM

Presenters: Margaret W. Chege, Jim Hondros, Rainer Gellermann, Cameron Jeffries, Analía Canoba, and Stéphane Pépin

IRPA established its Task Group on NORM in Industry in 2019 to develop a handbook by and for practitioners. NORM occurs in many industrial processes, and its effective management requires understanding of radiological hazards, regulatory approaches, and the wider workplace context. The handbook brings together practitioners’ knowledge and experience. Its final draft was published in June 2026, and the first final edition is planned for early 2027. This two-part series introduces NORM science, characterization, regulation, and practical radiation protection in industry.

Learning Objectives

After following this webinar series, it is intended that participants will be able to:
▪ Describe basic NORM science, terminology, and relevant industrial processes.
▪ Explain how NORM is regulated and how a graded approach can be applied.
▪ Characterize NORM, consider radiological hazards alongside other industrial hazards, and identify
practical protection measures.

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Moderator :

Dr. Margaret W. Chege holds a PhD and an MSc in Environmental and Radiation Physics from Kenyatta University and is a WINS Certified Nuclear Security Professional. She is a Lecturer in Physics at Kenyatta University, Kenya, where her work includes teaching and specialist research in radiation protection, with a focus on naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM). She serves as Secretary of the African NORM and Radon Association (ANRA) and is a member of the IRPA Task Group on NORM and the IRPA Task Group on Radiation Protection Education and Training.

Speakers:

Jim Hondros – Co-chair of the IRPA NORM Task Group
Jim is a practitioner with extensive operational experience in mining and mineral processing in operational, corporate and consulting roles.
Rainer Gellermann – Co-chair of the IRPA NORM Task Group
Rainer is a physicist and consultant with many years of practical experience in waste management and workplace assessments in NORM affected industries.
Cameron Jeffries
Cameron is currently a practicing medical physicist and has had previous experience in NORM and mining and has also been a radiation protection regulator. Cameron is an executive member of IRPA and is the mentor for the IRPA Task Group on NORM in Industry.
Analia Canoba
Analia is a senior radiological specialist in the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (ARN) of Argentina, with 30 years of experience. She has worked for many years in the areas of NORM and radon. Currently leader of the NORM project of the Ibero American Nuclear and Radiological Regulators (FORO) about characterization.