What are the three cardinal rules that must be managed to reduce radiation exposure to the radiation worker?
To do this, you can use three basic protective measures in radiation safety: time, distance, and shielding.
Does OSHA cover radiation?
OSHA requires employers to protect workers from exposure to ionizing radiation sources that are not regulated by the NRC or other federal agencies, such as X-ray equipment, some accelerators, incidental accelerator-produced radioactive materials, ion implanters, and some naturally-occurring radioactive material (NORM).
What is the California guidelines for yearly doses of radiation for whole body?
Maximum Permissible Occupational Doses
| Organ, tissue | Occupational Dose Limits | Non-occupational Dose Limits |
|---|---|---|
| mrem/year | mSv/year | |
| Whole Body | 5,000 | 1 |
| Lense of the eye | 15,000 | NA |
| Shallow dose (skin and extremities) | 50,000 | NA |
What level of PPE is needed for radiation exposure?
Level A with a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) should be worn if the hazards are unknown. In the presence of chemical hazards, biological hazards, recent fire, or low-oxygen areas, Level A or Level B PPE may be appropriate.
What is the maximum radiation exposure per year?
Adult: 5,000 Millirems The current federal occupational limit of exposure per year for an adult (the limit for a worker using radiation) is “as low as reasonably achievable; however, not to exceed 5,000 millirems” above the 300+ millirems of natural sources of radiation and any medical radiation.
What is the radiation protection Act?
Introduction. The Radiation Protection Act was first implemented in 1973 to control the import, export, sale, transport, possession and use of radioactive materials and irradiating apparatus, and was amended in 1991 to include the control of non-ionising radiation.
What constitutes a radiation emergency?
About Radiation Emergencies and Preparedness Radiation emergencies can be intentional acts designed to hurt others, like a terrorist attack, or they can be accidents that occur when using radioactive material. A nuclear power plant accident, nuclear explosion or a dirty bomb are examples of radiation emergencies.