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Introduction to Radiation Safety
Introduction Background Information X-Radiation Gamma Radiation Health Concerns
Radiation Theory Nature of Radiation Sources of High Energy Radiation Radiation for Industrial Radiography Radioactive Decay and Half-life Energy, Activity, Intensity and Exposure Interaction of X- and Gamma Rays with Matter Ionization Cell Radiosensitivity Measures Relative to Biological Effects
Biological Effects Biological Effects Stochastic (Delayed) Effects -Cancer -Leukemia -Genetic Effects -Cataracts Nonstochastic (Acute) Effects Exposure Symptoms
Safe Use of Radiation The NRC & Code of Federal Regulations Exposure Limits Controlling Exposure -Time-Dose Calculation -Distance-Intensity Calculation HVL-Shielding Safety Controls Responsibilities Procedures Survey Techniques
Radiation Safety Equipment Radiation Detectors Survey Meters Pocket Dosimeter Audible Alarm Rate Meters Film Badges Thermoluminescent Dosimeter
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Partial support for this work was provided by the NSF-ATE (Advanced Technological Education) program through grant #DUE 0101709.
Opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the National Science Foundation.
