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The Must-Have Mobile Software Solution for the Modern RSO
Fieldwork is an essential component of radiation safety programs. From inventorying radioactive materials, machines, and equipment, to performing audits and inspections, there exists a need to capture real-time information while
What is Food Irradiation?
Food irradiation is a common practice that is frequently misunderstood. Not only has the process of exposing food products to ionizing radiation, including X-Rays or electron beams, been heavily researched
The Truth About Background Radiation
Background radiation is all around us, and always has been. That idea can be a frightening concept at face value, but the truth is background radiation is natural, normal, and
Occupational Radiation Exposure & Pregnancy
Employees who become pregnant and work with radiation or radioactive materials during their pregnancy are often concerned about the safety of doing so, as well as the potential effects of
Deterministic vs. Stochastic Effects
Ionizing radiation is useful for diagnosing and treating a range of health conditions–broken bones, heart problems, and cancer, for example. Medical imaging with x-rays, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, and radiation therapy are
ALARA: The Gold Standard of Radiation Protection
To successfully implement ALARA principles in your radiation safety program, “it is important that every reasonable effort be made to maintain exposures to radiation as far below the dose limits
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