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 […]

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” […]

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 […]

Radiation protection training in the company: investing in skills

The use of ionising radiation underlies a variety of technologies and there is every indication that applications will be more numerous in the near future, so proper training for personnel directly involved is crucial. Ionising radiation, if not managed properly, can pose a threat to human health and the environment. In this article we talk […]