Personal Protective Equipment in Radiation Safety

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Regulations and Monitoring

Protecting workers from radiation exposure is of utmost importance in industries that use radioactive materials. Strict regulations have been put in place by bodies like the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Radiation Protection is the regulatory framework established by national and international authorities, such as the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), which sets limits, guidelines, and practices for the safe use of ionizing radiation to minimize risks to human health and the environment.

                                                                                              
Personal Protective Equipment
While engineering and administrative controls play a major role, personal protective equipment (PPE) forms the last line of defense. Special protective clothing, gloves and footwear made of lead or other radiation blocking materials prevent external contamination. Full face respirators with HEPA filters filter out airborne radioactive particles. Double hearing is recommended for working in high contamination zones.

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