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There are significant knowledge gaps and a lack of tailored safety protocols regarding the occupational health risks of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) exposure during offshore oil and gas decommissioning. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To systematically evaluate documented exposure to naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) during offshore oil and gas decommissioning and determine the occupational health and safety risks for workers.

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Exposure to norm in offshore decommissioning: A systematic review with an emphasis on occupational health and safety

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To systematically evaluate documented exposure to naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) during offshore oil and gas decommissioning and determine the occupational health and safety risks for workers.
Conducted a systematic literature review across multiple scientific databases to capture studies reporting on NORM exposure during offshore decommissioning operations.
Synthesized findings regarding occupational health hazards, handling and disposal of contaminated equipment, existing safety protocols, and evidence gaps.
Identified significant knowledge gaps regarding the magnitude of NORM exposure and its direct impact on worker health during decommissioning activities.
Found that handling, transporting, and disposing of contaminated equipment represent major occupational risks due to a lack of tailored safety protocols and effective risk communication strategies.

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Systematic review reveals critical safety protocol gaps and elevated radiation risks in offshore decommissioning workers, highlighting the urgent need for tailored occupational guidelines.

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Santos et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Systematic review reveals critical safety protocol gaps and elevated radiation risks in offshore decommissioning workers, highlighting the urgent need for tailored occupational guidelines.

Exposure to norm in offshore decommissioning: A systematic review with an emphasis on occupational health and safety

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Exposure to norm in offshore decommissioning: A systematic review with an emphasis on occupational health and safety

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