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).

Environmental radiation Monitoring for Ionising Radiation People often ask these radiation protection questions Radioactive Material Radiation Risk Time, distance and shielding Radiation protection units and conversions

  • What is a dirty bomb? What is its radiation significance?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

      Tags:
    • Dirty Bomb
    • RDD
    • Radiological Dispersal Device
    • Cs-137
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  • What is radiation Skyshine - and does it matter to me?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

    Source: Ionactive Radiation Protection Resource

      Tags:
    • Skyshine
    • Radiation Shielding
    • Radiation scatter
    • Radiation skyshine widget
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  • What are the four main practical principles of radiation protection?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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  • What materials can block ionising radiation?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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  • Can radiation be passed from person to person?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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  • Can I use density ratios when working out radiation shielding thickness?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

    Source: Ionactive Radiation Protection Resource

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