TS ISO 12749-2

TS ISO 12749-2 is a vocabulary standard for the second part of the terminology set used in nuclear energy, nuclear technologies, and radiological protection. Standards of this kind are intended to keep technical language aligned across measurement, regulation, training, and documentation, so that the same terms are used with the same meaning by radiation protection professionals, engineers, health physicists, and inspectors.

The role of radiological protection terminology

Radiological protection deals with planning, controlling, and monitoring exposure to ionizing radiation and its effects on people and the environment. Core concepts in this field include dose, dose rate, exposure, contamination, shielding, confinement, and monitoring. A vocabulary standard helps harmonize these definitions, which supports consistent reporting, education, and technical communication across organizations. That consistency matters in nuclear installations, research laboratories, medical radiology, and radioactive material management.

What this type of document covers

• Terminology used in the context of nuclear energy and nuclear technologies
• Standardized definitions and relationships between terms
• A common language for professional use and technical documentation
• Part 2 of a vocabulary series focused on radiological protection

This record refers to the TSE edition based on ISO 12749-2:2013 and later withdrawn. It should therefore be understood as a terminology reference for the subject area rather than a test method or performance standard.