Difference between revisions of "Prudence"

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Action taken in an exposure situation to reduce or prevent exposure. The action can be taken at the source, at points in the exposure pathway, or occasionally by modifying the location, habits or working conditions of the exposed individuals.
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To make informed and carefully considered choices without the full knowledge of the scope and consequences of an action. (
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(Adapted from [http://http://www.icrp.org/publication.asp?id=ICRP%20Publication%20138 ICRP ''Publication 138''])
  
 
''[[ICRP Glossary]] entry - 8 March 2019''
 
''[[ICRP Glossary]] entry - 8 March 2019''

Revision as of 15:00, 8 March 2019

To make informed and carefully considered choices without the full knowledge of the scope and consequences of an action. (

(Adapted from ICRP Publication 138)

ICRP Glossary entry - 8 March 2019