Radiation safety
Radiation Safety
Radiation safety (pronunciation: /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ˈseɪfti/), also known as radiological protection, is the science and practice of protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.
Etymology
The term "radiation" comes from the Latin radiatio meaning "shining, radiation", while "safety" comes from the Old French sauveté meaning "safety, security".
Definition
Radiation safety involves understanding the effects of ionizing radiation on living organisms and the environment, and implementing measures to protect them. This includes the use of Radiation protection instruments, Radiation shielding, and Radiation protection procedures.
Related Terms
- Ionizing radiation: Ionizing radiation is radiation with enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, thus creating ions.
- Radiation protection instruments: These are devices used to detect and measure ionizing radiation.
- Radiation shielding: Radiation shielding refers to the use of materials that have the ability to absorb or deflect ionizing radiation, thus protecting against exposure.
- Radiation protection procedures: These are guidelines and protocols designed to minimize exposure to ionizing radiation.
- Radiological Protection: This is the science and practice of protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Radiation safety
- Wikipedia's article - Radiation safety
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