What is a radiation protection program?
What is a radiation protection program?
A radiation protection program is intended to ensure that all activities and operations involving the use of X-rays are performed in such a way as to protect users, staff, patients and the public from exposure to unnecessary radiation in practices that use X-ray equipment.
What are the three best practices for radiation safety?
Three basic principles should be adhered to when dealing with radiation and making radiographs: • Time • Distance • Shielding. These principles form the basis of a broader radiation safety concept called aLaRa (as Low as Reasonably achievable).
What are the rules for protection from radiation?
In general, alpha, beta, gamma and x-ray radiation can be stopped by:
- Keeping the time of exposure to a minimum,
- Maintaining distance from the source,
- When appropriate, placing a shield between yourself and the source, and.
- Protecting yourself against radioactive contamination by using proper protective clothing.
What is the objective of the radiation protection program?
The objectives of radiation protection are to minimize the health effects due to radiation. Before formulating the appropriate countermeasures, we have to understand the biological effects of ionizing radiation.
What two major elements are radiation safety programs composed of?
The committee continues this chapter with information and guidance on what it considers to be three essential components of a radiation protection program: training, recordkeeping, and reporting.
What is the goal of modern radiation protection programs?
Radiation protection aims to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure with a goal to minimize the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.
What are the three major control strategies for controlling exposures to ionizing radiation?
The three basic ways of controlling exposure to harmful radiation are: 1) limiting the time spent near a source of radiation, 2) increasing the distance away from the source, 3) and using shielding to stop or reduce the level of radiation.
What blocks radiation best?
Lead aprons, lead blankets, and various other types of lead shielding for radiation are the most effective material to fight off x-rays and gamma-rays.
How can you minimize the hazards caused by radiation?
You can work safely around radiation and/or contamination by following a few simple precautions:
- Use time, distance, shielding and containment to reduce exposure.
- Wear dosimeters (e.g., film or TLD badges) if issued.
- Avoid contact with the contamination.
- Wear protective clothing that, if contaminated, can be removed.
What material blocks radiation best?