Medical Radiology and Radiation Safety. 2026. Vol. 71. № 1

DOI:10.33266/1024-6177-2026-71-1-26-32

A.S. Kretov, A.A. Yarotskaya, F.S. Torubarov, O.V. Parinov, N.A. Metlyaeva,
O.A. Kasymova, I.V. Vlasova, O.V. Podgornova, E.V. Vodolazskaya,
E.A. Denisova, A.O. Lebedev 

Analysis of the Results of Psychophysiological Examinations 
of People Working under the Influence of Ionizing Radiation

A.I. Burnazyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center, Moscow, Russia

Contact person: A.A. Yarotskaya, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ABSTRACT

To date, the relationship between the employee’s health status and his reliability in professional activities is beyond doubt and does not need additional confirmation. As part of radiation safety measures, measures aimed at minimizing the risks associated with the human factor play a key role in preventing emergency situations caused by exposure to ionizing radiation. These measures are an integral element of an integrated radiation protection system aimed at ensuring a high level of occupational safety and preserving the health of workers under radiation exposure conditions.

In order to achieve these tasks, the operating organization, in accordance with Federal Law No. 170-FZ of November 21, 1995, must obtain special permits from Rostechnadzor to perform certain types of work in conditions associated with exposure to ionizing radiation. A prerequisite for obtaining such a permit for a specialist is the absence of psychophysiological contraindications based on the results of a psychophysiological examination. 

Since 2021, in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation No. 29n dated January 28, 2021, conducting a psychophysiological examination is mandatory for all categories of workers who work under the influence of ionizing radiation (class of working conditions for this production factor 3.1 and higher). This requirement is aimed at providing a comprehensive assessment of the functional state of the central nervous system of workers involved in the operation of radiation sources in order to timely identify potential risks of emergency situations caused by the “human factor” and develop measures to minimize them. 

In the period from 2020 to 2023, specialists of the A.I. Burnazyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center conducted a detailed analysis of the results of psychophysiological examinations performed under the influence of ionizing radiation. The purpose of this work was to identify trends and features based on the results of a psychophysiological examination of workers exposed to ionizing radiation.

Keywords: personnel, psychophysiological examinations, psychophysiological contraindications, professional reliability, radiation safety, ionizing radiation

For citation: Kretov AS, Yarotskaya AA, Torubarov FS, Parinov OV, Metlyaeva NA, Kasymova OA, Vlasova IV, Podgornova OV, Vodolazskaya EV, Denisova EA, Lebedev AO. Analysis of the Results of Psychophysiological Examinations of People Working under the Influence of Ionizing Radiation. Medical Radiology and Radiation Safety. 2026;71(1):26–32. (In Russian). DOI:10.33266/1024-6177-2026-71-1-26-32

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Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Financing. The study had no sponsorship.

Contribution. Article was prepared with equal participation of the authors.

Article received: 20.11.2025. Accepted for publication: 25.12.2025.