What is radiation safety?

Also called radioactive safety, radiation safety is a combination of safe practices and precautionary measures put in place to promote safety when working with or near radiation. It follows the guiding principle ALARA or “as low as reasonably achievable.”

What is a radiation control officer?

The person responsible for implementing the radiation protection program is called the Radiation Safety Officer, or RSO. This individual may also be called the Radiation Protection Officer (RPO). The RSO needs independent authority to stop operations that he or she considers unsafe.

Which qualification is needed to hold the position of radiation safety officer?

Master’s or PhD in Health Physics. D. Knowledge of proper radiation safety.

What are the rules of radiation protection?

For reducing radiation exposure, there are 3 principals: time, distance, and shielding.

• Time. Radiation exposure can be accumulated over the time of exposure.
• Distance. A greater distance from the radiation source can reduce radiation exposure.
• Shielding.

Why is radiation safety important?

The risks of excess radiation exposure are not insignificant, potentially leading to a variety of health issues, from cataracts and hair loss to birth defects and the development of cancers. Following the best radiation safety practices, therefore, is beneficial both for patients and healthcare workers.

What is RSO in hospital?

The position of a radiation safety officer (RSO) is employed primarily by companies in the health care and medical research industries.

What is RSO certificate?

Radiological Safety Officer (Nuclear Medicine) Certification Examination. Training cum RSO certification course on Radiation Safety Aspects of Gamma Irradiation Chamber. Training cum RSO certification course for Operation of Radiation Processing Facilities(Gamma and Electron) for Food, Healthcare and Allied Products.

How do you handle radiation?

You can work safely around radiation and/or contamination by following a few simple precautions:

1. Use time, distance, shielding, and containment to reduce exposure.
2. Wear dosimeters (e.g., film or TLD badges) if issued.
3. Avoid contact with the contamination.
4. Wear protective clothing that, if contaminated, can be removed.

What are the safety measures in radiology?

Dose monitoring devices should be worn at all times. Use proper shielding (lead apron, lead glass, thyroid shield and goggles. Move away from the source if your presence is not necessary. Anybody not needed during a procedure should stay outside the interventional radiography.