Experiences with the accreditation of the Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
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Article Category: Mini-review
Published Online: Dec 31, 2020
Page range: 312 - 319
Received: May 01, 2020
Accepted: Nov 01, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aiht-2020-71-3449
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Number of projects, tested samples, inter-laboratory comparisons and collaborations in accredited Units
| Unit | Projects | Samples | Inter-laboratory comparisons / proficiency tests | Collaborations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiation Protection Unit | 30 (10 scientific and 20 professional projects) | 4200 | 67 | IAEA, JRC, WHO |
| Environmental Hygiene Unit | 94 (15 scientific and 79 professional projects) | 225259 (varies from 19500 to 26000 samples per year) | 29 | IAEA, JRC, WHO, University of Rijeka, Sarajevo University Faculty of Science, Ekonerg d.o.o. |
| Radiation Dosimetry and Radiobiology Unit | – | 2400 thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD): 5500 radiation sources | 12 | IAEA, EURADOS, Jožef Stefan Institute, Alara d.o.o., Hajkom d.o.o., Ekoteh dozimetrija d.o.o. |
Total number of non-conformities and recommendations recorded in internal audits in the 2010–2020 period
| Scope of accreditation | Non-conformities | Recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| Determination of radioactivity | 78 | 33 |
| Determination of air quality and pollutants in the air | 17 | 18 |
| Testing in the scope of ionising radiation protection | 71 | 30 |
| Total | 166 | 81 |