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FAQs
What are the three radiation protection organizations? ›
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- Department of Defense (DOD)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) - www.ncrponline.org. ...
- International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) - www.icrp.org. ...
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) - www.iaea.org. ...
- United Kingdom Health Protection Agency (HPA) - www.hpa.org.uk.
An RSO is granted the authority by management to enforce policies and procedures regarding radiation safety and regulatory compliance established in an organization's radiation protection program or license.
What is radiation protection in radiology department? ›Radiation protection aims to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure with a goal to minimize the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.
What are the three golden rules of radiation protection? ›The three principles of radiation protection are time, distance and shielding.
What are 4 ways people are protected from radiation? ›- Keeping the time of exposure to a minimum,
- Maintaining distance from the source,
- When appropriate, placing a shield between yourself and the source, and.
- Protecting yourself against radioactive contamination by using proper protective clothing.
The Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) enforces the laws and regulations designed to protect the public, radiation workers, and the environment. RHB is responsible for providing public health functions associated with administering a radiation control program.
Which federal agency is responsible for radiation? ›The principal federal agencies with responsibilities for radiation protection of the public are the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Department of Energy (DOE).
What is the primary legal documentation for radiation protection? ›Radiation Control Law (RCL)
The RCL is codified in the California Health and Safety Code (HSC) sections 114960 through 115273. Pursuant to the RCL, the Department registers, licenses, and inspects all users of radiation machines and radioactive materials.
Paper, skin, or even a few centimeters of air can block alpha particles, and plastic, glass, or a few millimeters of aluminum can block beta particles. Lead, concrete, or several centimeters of dense material can block gamma rays and X-rays.
What is title 17 in radiology? ›
California imposes additional requirements for x‐ray installations. These requirements are not under NRC jurisdiction. The radioactive materials requirements are comparable to NRC's byproduct materials requirements.
What agency manages radiation exposure? ›EPA standards set protective limits on the radioactivity in soil, water and air that comes from human activities. The Agency supports other federal, state and local agencies by developing federal guidance and technical reports on radiation protection, and assists in response to radiological emergencies.
What is the maximum amount of radiation allowed? ›Dose Limits for Radiation Workers
Although the limits vary, depending on the affected part of the body, the annual total effective dose equivalent (TEDE) for the whole body is 5,000 mrem (5 rem).
The annual limit for radiation exposure for a member of the public is 1 mSv per annum or 1000 µSv per annum. If you are designated a radiation worker then you can receive up to twenty times this. I.e. 20 mSv per annum.
What is the main purpose of the radiation protection program? ›A primary goal of the radiation protection program is to reduce radiation doses wherever and whenever reasonably achievable, thereby reducing the health risk that is assumed to be proportional to the radiation dose.