Radiation protection audits: assessing business practices

The radiation protection audit is an essential practice: it ensures that company activities involving ionizing radiation comply with regulations and best safety practices. During the audit, various elements are examined, with the goal of identifying potential risks and areas for improvement to ensure a safe working environment. In this article, we explain how the radiation […]

Gamma ray sterilization system: how it works

Gamma ray sterilization system is finding use in a growing variety of contexts: this technology exploits the principles of radiobiology to eliminate any pathogens present on irradiated objects, thanks to the interaction of gamma rays with the DNA of microorganisms, causing irreversible damage to their structures genetics and preventing their reproduction. With this article we […]

Radiometry and environmental remediation: useful information

Radiometry and environmental remediation is a branch of science that deals with the measurement and analysis of radiation present in the environment.  In cleanup procedures, radiometry is essential to evaluate the level of radiation exposure of the population and the environment, as well as to monitor and manage situations of potential radioactive contamination. As a […]

5 Reasons to rely on a Radiation Protection Expert

For companies and public bodies that use technologies based on ionizing radiation, the figure of the Radiation Protection Expert (EDR) is not only fundamental from a workplace safety perspective, but can bring a concrete advantage in terms of process efficiency. An EDR has specialized training in physics, engineering or related disciplines, supplemented by specific courses […]