Existing exposure situation
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An exposure situation resulting from a source that already exists, with no intention to use the source for its radioactive properties, before a decision to control the resulting exposure is taken. Decisions on the need to control the exposure may be necessary but not urgent. (Adapted from ICRP Publication 138)
ICRP Glossary entry - 7 March 2019
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