- Covers information about interaction of radiation with matter and biological effects which underlie the need of safety Explains requirements according to the latest ICRP recommendations and the international basic standards for Radiation Safetyy
- Describes the generic components of a radiation protection program in a way easy to follow for specific applications Discusses basic procedures for treatment and disposal of radioactive waste to have in mind
- Provides the basic rules for transportation of sources and radioactive materials to have at hand and calls attention to emergency planning and preparedness
This book discusses important fundamentals of radiation safety with specific details on dose units, calculations, measuring, and biological effects of ionizing radiation. The author covers different exposure situations and their requirements, and relevant legislation and regulations governing radiation safety.
The book also examines radioactive waste management, the transport of radioactive materials, emergency planning and preparedness and various examples of radiation protection programs for industrial, medical, and academic applications.
Table of Contents- What Does Ionizing Radiation Mean?.-
- Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation.-
- Radiation Sources: Benefits and Risks.-
- Basic Quantities and Units in Radiation Safety.-
- Measuring Instruments and Methods.-
- Dose Assessment.-
- Shielding.-
- Exposure Situations.-
- Regulations and Regulatory Control.-
- The Management System for Safety.-
- General Principles of Radiation Protection.-
- Occupational Radiation Protection.-
- Public Radiation Protection.-
- Radioactive Waste Management.-
- Transport of Radioactive Materials.-
- Emergency Exposure Situations.-
- Radiation Protection Program Details.
