The purpose of this program is to maintain personnel and environment radiation doses below regulatory limits and as low as reasonably achievable, to prevent unplanned or accidental exposure to ionizing radiation, and to prevent release of radioactive material into the environment. Radiation protection of patients, in order to prepare new. This manual was prepared with the premise that th e success of any program in radiation safety for the prevention of exposures and avoidance of accidents, must necessarily rely on the experience, ability, and forethought of the professional user of radio nuclides. North carolina regulations for protection against radiation, the radiation safety committees and the radiation safety division will provide guidance to the radiation safety programs of those components of the duke university health system which employ radiation. Radiation safety program guide portland state university. Radiation safety and protection program requirement guidance in california, all radiation sources, either radiation xray machines or radioactive material, are subject to state laws and regulations. Alaska radiation protection program manual i foreword effective march 2014 foreword introduction instruments containing radioactive materials are licensed and highly regulated by the us nuclear regulatory commission nrc. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page.
Sometimes drinking large quantities of liquids can relieve symptoms and also dilutes activity. This manual is an overview of general radiation safety policies for the duke university main campus and the medical center. All work involving nuclear moisture density gauges or asphalt content gauges must be done in accordance with the policies and. Radiation protection of patients rpop the leading resource for health professionals, patients and public on the safe and effective use of radiation in medicine. This radiation safety policy manual contains t he general poli cies and. This manual, approved by old dominion university s radiation safety committee is a statement of policies, procedures and expectations for all users, regardless of their status, of radioactive material and radiation producing machines. This manual, approved by old dominion universitys radiation safety committee is a statement of policies, procedures and expectations for all users, regardless of their status, of radioactive material and radiation producing machines. Safety guidesprovide practicespecific guidance on achieving the requirements set out in radiation protection standards and codes of practice.
Radiation protection program manual radiation safety. Frequency is measured by counting the number of waves that pass a fixed point in one second. The rso maintains, manages and is responsible for an effective radiation safety program. Contents ix 6 interaction of electrons with matter 9 6. Radiation protection instrument manual pnlma562 ml johnson august 2009 prepared for the u. This manual provides the radiation health requirements applicable to navy and marine corps radiation protection programs. Dental radiation protection program guide each registrant is required to develop, document, and implement a radiation protection program. This manual published on 1 may, 2017 is a revised edition of the original radiation protection manual distributed in 20 by meru purpose, background and scope of the patient radiation protection manual.
Marlap provides guidance for the planning, implementation and assessment phases of projects that require laboratory analysis of radionuclides. Marsame manual and resources radiation protection us epa. Jan 19, 2017 1992 manual of protection action guides and protective actions for nuclear incidents pdf 274 pp, 16 mb, may 1992, 400r92001 this manual provides radiological protection guidance that may be used for responding to any type of nuclear incident or radiological emergency, except nuclear war. Each registrant shall develop, document, and implement a radiation protection program commensurate with the scope and extent of registered activities to ensure compliance with the provisions of 10a ncac 15. The multiagency radiation survey and site investigation manual marssim provides detailed guidance on how to demonstrate that a site is in compliance with a radiation dose or risk riskthe probability of injury, disease or death from exposure to a hazard. For the purposes of radiation protection, a cautious assumption is made, the reliability of which has not been established. The radiation safety program should cover all aspects of gauge ownership, so virtually everything covered in this manual and training should be covered in the radiation safety program. Office web site, electronic mail or campus mail following approval by the radiation safety committees.
Atlargeenergies,thecomptoninteractionapproachesasymptotically. Provided by the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. All aspects of acquisition, use, storage, and disposal of these materials are subject to government regulation and inspection. Specific radiation protection measures are required when participating in fluoroscopic, portableoperating room procedures. Download the marssim manual and resources the multiagency radiation survey and site investigation manual marssim provides detailed guidance on how to demonstrate that a site is in compliance with a radiation dose or risk risk the probability of injury, disease or death from exposure to a hazard. This is a guide to assist in constructing a radiation protection program specific for each dental facility. Radioactive materials and radiation machines are used by baylor university faculty, staff, and students. The goal of this manual is to provide sufficient information so that you will be able to identify and deal effectively with the radiation hazards in the immediate work area, thus providing for your own safety, the safety of those around you, and the protection of the. Such provisions apply to physical characteristics of the equipment, to the procedures and applications of their use. Pdf atoms radiation and radiation protection florencio.
The simplest method for protection from ionizing radiation is to spend as little time as possible in the vicinity of radiation source. Marsame is a supplement to the multiagency radiation survey and site investigation manual marssim. The rso is responsible for developing and maintaining the radiation protection program discussed in this document section 2. A radiation protection program is the sum of all methods, plans, and procedures used to protect human health and the environment from exposure to sources of ionizing radiation. To access the spanish version of the site click here. This manual prescribes the requirements of the radiation protection program of the u. Army corps of engineers usage contained in engineer regulation 385180, ionizing radiation protection. They can be described has having a wave action with wave effects, but under some circumstances. This is applicable even when other protection methods are adopted.
Cover pdf 1 pg, 405 k this is the cover of the marlap manual volume i. Marlap manual and supporting documents radiation protection. Pag manuals and resources radiation protection us epa. The manual may be used as a guide by the applicant in preparing nuclear medicine radiation safety procedures. Cdc radiation emergencies radiation thermometer text version. The radiation safety officer may deny or rescind approval of a faculty member who a. Radiation risk may refer to all excess cancers caused by radiation exposure incidence risk or only excess fatal cancers mortality risk. Health professionals can find answers to frequently asked questions about different medical procedures and the safe use of. The major rationale for this choice was the fact that nmts, radiographers and all medical radiation professionals will have radiation protection concerns, independently of the specific setup i. A key element of the radiation protection guidance to the federal agencies for occupational exposure approved by president reagan on january 20, 1987, and a. Essential elements of the universitys radiation safety program are presented in this radiation safety manual.
A registrant may not use this document as a substitute for their radiation protection program. This tool can help people assess their own risk in a radiation emergency. The most important of these publications is the international basic safety standards for protection against ionizing radiation and for the safety of radiation sources, safety series no 11 published by the international atomic energy agency laea, the world health organization who, the. This practical radiation technical manual is one of a series which has been designed to provide guidance on radiological protection for employers, radiation protection officers, managers and other technically competent persons who have a responsibility to ensure the safety of employees working with ionizing radiation.
The new rppm will be a user friendly, question based document that will cover all aspects of radiation use at wsu. These materials are highly regulated by local, state, and federal entities. Radiation safety and protection program requirement guidance. The procedures and policies outlined in this manual are designed to permit maximum beneficial use of radiation sources with minimum. Medical attention if the individual experiences nausea, discomfort of the mucous membranes, or other acute reactions, seek medical attention.
Policies and standard operating procedures for specific programs are available online or at the radiation. It resulted in the bonn call for action, which will focus efforts in radiation protection in medicine in the next decade, and maximize the positive impact of such efforts. Radiation protection program rpp plan for implementing 10 cfr 835 pdf radiological control manual rcm pdf radiological material restrictions. Radiation protection program manual radiation safety office. Abvma radiation protection program manual 6 the authorized radiation protection agencies will complete a compliance monitoring report on your facility and equipment for you to submit to the abvma.
Marsame is a supplement to the multiagency radiation survey and site investigation manual marssim you may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. The pregnant worker is to wear a lead apron preferably. The statutes are found in the health and safety code, division 104environmental health. The responsibility for establishing radiation protection policies and for authorizing the use of specif ic radi ation source s at the universit y of utah is delegated t o the radiation saf ety com mittee. The safety program has been carefully developed to assist all radiation users in utilizing the unique advantages of radiation sources while meeting their safety responsibilities in an efficient and nonintrusive manner. All facilities that have radiation machines must identify a person as the radiation safety officer rso to be responsible for making sure the facility meets all regulatory requirements of the regulations. They are nonregulatory in style, but may recommend good practices. Department of energy under contract deac0576rl01830 pacific northwest national laboratory richland, washington 99352. The purpose of the radiation thermometer is to put common radiation doses in perspective. The applicant may choose to adopt certain parts of this manual, and write new procedures for parts not adopted. Download the marssim manual and resources radiation.
Fundamentals of radiation dosimetry and radiological physics. The science and technology of ionizing radiation radiation safety manual revised january 2017 1 part 1 the science and technology of ionizing radiation the discovery of xrays in 1895, and radioactivity in 1896, provided two fundamental foundation stones. Council on radiation protection and measurements, the national institutes of health, the louisiana department of environmental quality, and the lsu system radiation safety committee. Section 1 emergencies involving radiation radiation safety manual page 14 1.
Electromagnetic waves are not simply waves, but have a dual nature. However, to simplify distribution and to make it easier for readers to purchase the various volumes. This manual ensures the compliant and safe use of all such materials and machines as required by law. Radioactive waste manual rwm pdf radiation safety systems rss pdf health physics manual of good practices for accelerator facilities slac327 pdf also see radiological safety resources. Radiation safety manual louisiana state university. The science and technology of ionizing radiation radiation safety manual revised january 2017 1 part 1 the science and technology of ionizing radiation the discovery of xrays in 1895, and radioactivity in 1896, provided two fundamental foundation stones for the revolution in physical science that occurred in the twentieth century. This manual published on 1 may, 2017 is a revised edition of the original radiation protection manual distributed in 20 by meru purpose, background and scope of the patient radiation protection manual national standards for better, safer healthcare. Frequency is measured by counting the number of waves that pass a. The use of radiation producing equipment is strictly controlled by the new york state department of health under provisions of title 10, part 16 of the state code. Radiation protection personnel shall demonstrate a familiarity level knowledge of the departments guidance for the structure, function, and operation of a radiation generating device rgd control program as discussed in implementation guide. Reducing the exposure time by one half reduces the dose received by one half.
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