INES: The International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale User's Manual

Abstract

This new edition of the INES User’s Manual consolidates the additional guidance and clarifications, and provides examples and comments on the continued use of INES. This publication supersedes earlier editions. It presents criteria for rating any event associated with radiation and radioactive material, including transport-related events. This manual is arranged in such a way as to facilitate the task of those who are required to rate the safety significance of events using INES for communicating with the public.