The Dosimeters Measure Radiation Exposure Over Time To Ensure That A Harmful Dose Is Not Received

 

Dosimeters

Radiation with ions can be dangerous. At its best, radiation exposure results in radiation sickness and/or burns; at its worst, it is lethal or the source of terminal malignancies and other potentially fatal medical disorders. Fortunately, radiation Dosimeters are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they are all intended to monitor the concentrations of dangerous ionising radiation as a precaution.

Since gradual, ongoing low-dose ionising radiation exposure is as dangerous as acute, high doses in a single exposure, smaller models can be worn by people working in radioactive environments to monitor their exposure in real-time as well as to keep track of cumulative exposure overtime. They are a common instrument in the fields of radiation dosimetry and radiation health physics, as well as in radioactive businesses and occupations.

To monitor exposure to gamma radiation, x-radiation, and high-energy beta radiation, these devices are constructed with radiation-sensitive materials (such as P-32). Some Dosimeters can measure and record instantaneous, localised radiation exposure in addition to whole body doses.

Radiation badges are the kinds that workers who are exposed to ionising radiation wear; they can be fastened onto their protective equipment.

Those whose jobs expose them to maximum exposure levels are most likely to wear and utilise radiation dosimeters:

·       The annual occupational whole body dosage cap is 5,000 millirems.

·       The maximum annual dose for the extremities (hands, fingers, etc.) is 50,000 millirems.

To keep worker radiation exposure well below the maximum levels, dosimeters and radiation badges are crucial components of any company's radiation safety programme and should be used consistently and meticulously in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines. To keep workers safe, dosimeters should be used in accordance with industry best practises, together with all the required radiation shielding and protective gear.