Radiation Protection Rules of Thumb & FAQ

A set of radiation protection rules of thumb covering brief guides, frequently asked questions (FAQ), equations or principles, hints and tips for use in the workplace. Use with care (and always with consultation from a Radiation Protection Adviser).

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  • Typical radiation exposure from medical diagnostic procedures

    Published: Sep 29, 2021

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  • Distance travelled by Alpha Particles in air and other materials

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  • Distance travelled by Beta Particles in air and other materials

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  • What type of radiation is most harmful to health?

    Published: Sep 29, 2021

      Tags:
    • Alpha Particles
    • Beta Particles
    • Gamma / X-rays
    • Neutrons
    • External Exposure
    • Internal Exposure
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  • What is a dirty bomb? What is its radiation significance?

    Published: Sep 29, 2021

      Tags:
    • Dirty Bomb
    • RDD
    • Radiological Dispersal Device
    • Cs-137
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  • What is the difference between sealed and unsealed radioactive source?

    Published: Sep 29, 2021

      Tags:
    • Sealed Source
    • Closed Source
    • Unsealed Source
    • Open Source
    • Contamination
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In radiation protection I spend most of my time explaining to clients what they do not need to worry about.

– Mark Ramsay -