Radiation protection expert (RPE): who is he and what does he do?
The Radiation Protection Expert is one of the key figures for safety in all contexts – companies and public bodies – where technologies based on ionising radiation are used.However, it is often not easy to define precisely the range of tasks performed by this professional. In this article we try to make clear. Who is […]
Ionizing radiation and occupational safety: information for businesses
To date, ionizing radiation finds application in a variety of contexts and sectors, with a wide range of functions. However, their use is governed by a number of regulations in the field of occupational safety, failure to comply with which can cause problems that should not be underestimated. In this article we offer an overview […]
How is the radiometric control carried out in the company?
Radiometric monitoring is intended to measure the radioactivity of a material or environment. In the context of a company, it is a procedure that ensures the safety of people and the environment from ionizing radiation by checking that the levels of radioactivity are always within the prescribed limits in relation to the characteristics of the […]
Safety measures in radiotherapy: useful tips
Radiation therapy, used in the treatment of various diseases, employs ionizing radiation to damage cancer cells. Talking about radiation therapy therefore also means talking about safety, both for patients and for the medical personnel involved. In this context, the approach to safety must extend from the design of the treatment environments to the management of […]
Occupational dosimetry: the basis of radiation protection
The concept of occupational dosimetry includes all procedures and technologies aimed at measuring exposure to ionizing radiation in the workplace. Thus, we are talking about medical personnel, nuclear technicians, and industrial X-ray specialists. The reason is easily understood: ionizing radiation, while useful in various industrial and medical fields, can be harmful to health. Prolonged or […]
The three basic principles of radiation protection
We can define “radiation protection” as the set of measures and procedures put in place to protect humans and the environment from the hazards of ionizing radiation, that is, radiation that can remove electrons from atoms, forming ions. Ionizing radiation can have harmful effects on human health. In the short term, ionizing radiation can cause […]
What machinery emits ionizing radiation?
Ionizing radiation underpins a number of technologies, and all indications are that it will become increasingly so in the coming years: understanding how it works, its potential, and how to use it safely will be one of the most essential skills in all sectors affected by this change. In this article we offer an overview. […]
Maximum Credible Incident: assessment of effects and risks
The concept of Maximum Credible Incident closely affects all companies and public agencies that make use of ionizing radiation-based technologies, as it allows for the implementation of prevention measures consistent with actual risk levels. In this article we offer an overview of the topic. What is the Maximum Credible Incident The term “Maximum Credible Incident” […]
Selection and maintenance of PPE in radiological environments
The adoption of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in settings that make use of ionizing radiation is essential to prevent health damage. By being clear about current regulations and the responsibility of the individual and the organization, more accurate choices can be made among personal dosimeters, radiation suits, specialized goggles the other available PPE. In this […]
How gamma ray sterilization works
The typical characteristics of gamma ray sterilization make it a reference technology in many industries involved in sterilization and it has been shown to have wide scope for applications as yet unknown. The main advantages offered by gamma ray sterilization are the very high penetration power of this radiation and the modest thermal increase during […]