Radiation Workers' Board Meets to Tweak Compensation Rules
Published Date: 1/15/2026
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The Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health is meeting on February 19, 2026, to discuss important updates about helping workers exposed to radiation get fair compensation. Workers affected by radiation exposure and their families should pay attention, as the board advises on how to improve dose estimates and compensation rules. You can join the meeting by phone or send in your comments by February 12, 2026, to have your voice heard.
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