MANAGING RADIATION

Most of our exposure to radiation comes from natural sources including radon gas from the ground, cosmic rays from outer space and radiation from rocks and soil.

Such natural sources account for about 85 per cent of the average background radiation dose, with artificial sources accounting for about 15 per cent. Nearly all artificial background radiation comes from medical procedures such as X-rays, while nuclear power stations account for less than 0.1% of our annual dose.

The maximum potential additional impact of radiation to any member of the public from a nuclear power station is about the same, for example, as they would receive from taking a single return flight to New York each year. This level therefore represents no significant health risk to people living near to nuclear power stations.

We are committed to managing power generation safely at all of our sites and will work closely with the relevant authorities to ensure the safe radiological operation of our sites throughout their life and through the decommissioning process.