This book consist : Introduction; Regulatory programme for radiological protection for medical exposure; Specific aspects of radiological protection for medical exposure in diagnostic and interventional radiology; Specific aspects of radiological protection for medical exposure in nuclear medicine; and Specific aspects of radiological protection for medical exposure in radiation therapy. (Jml)
This Safety Guide, co-sponsored by the ILO, PAHO and WHO, makes recommendations concerning the building of competence in protection and safety within a national radiation protection infrastructure, and provides guidance for setting up the structure for a national strategy. It relates to the training and assessment of qualification of new personnel and the retraining of existing personnel in ord…
This book consist : Introduction; Summary of the available information on the effects of ionizing radiation on populations; Estimated dose to plants and animals under current radiation protection standards; and Summary and conclusions. (Jml)
This book consist : Introduction ; Dosimetric quantities; Monitoring programmes; Dosimetric specifications; Type testing; Pre-use and periodic testing; Performance testing; Dose record keeping and reporting; and quality assurance. (Jml)
Proceedings contains materil Executive summary; Opening session; Scientific and organizational background with regard to occupational radiation protection (RP) (background session); Stakeholder involvement (Briefing session); Radiation risk in the workplace in perspective (Topical session 1); Infrastructure development (Topical session 2); Status of operational implementation of basic safety st…
This book consist : Introduction; Dosimetric quantities; Monitoring programme; Direct methods; Indirect methods; Biokinetic models for internal dosimetry; Interpretation of measurements; Dose record keeping and reporting; and Quality assurance. (Jml)
This Safety Guide provides recommendations and guidance on the safe management of radioactive waste resulting from the mining and milling of ores, with the purpose of protecting workers, the public and the environment from the consequences of these activities. It supplements Safety Standards Series No. WS-R-1, Near Surface Disposal of Radioactive Waste.
The main purpose of this report is to assist physicians involved in the early medical handling of radiation victims to apply prompt diagnostic measures and emergency treatment. Special emphasis is given to localized radiation injuries, which are the most frequently occurring direct health effects observed from ionizing radiation. The lessons learned from the accidents at Chernobyl (Ukraine, 198…