Ionising radiations: precautions for industrial users.

  • Great Britain. Department of Employment and Productivity.
Date:
1969
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Ionising radiations: precautions for industrial users. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION HAZARDS Alpha particles Beta particles Gamma and X-radiation and bremsstrahlung Neutrons PROPERTIES OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS Half-life Specific activity BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PROTECTION External radiation | Shielding Alpha particles Beta particles Gamma and X-radiation Neutrons 2 Distance 3° Time Internal radiation LEGISLATION AND CODES OF PRACTICE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION AND MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LEVELS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO REGULATIONS MADE UNDER FACTORIES ACT Adequate shielding Classified workers Monitoring WELLCOM! AISTITU General LIBRE RY rersonal dosemeters Radiation dose records Overdoses Medical supervision Cor CO CO ~~] ~—] \o 10 10 1] 1] 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 ID tS 15 16 | Ly