Regulatory control and NORM—the U.K. position

The historical background to the development of regulatory control of NORM in the workplace is described. The current U.K. approach is illustrated in terms of the basis of the legislation and the arrangements required for the employer to satisfy the legislation. The importance of ALARA is emphasized. Future changes to U.K. legislation, under a new European Directive, are outlined. The awareness of employers about the potential risk of chronic exposure of employees to NORM is judged to be generally low.