Abstract
AbstractThe discovery of radiations has opened new fields of scientific investigation and uses of radiation. Many sources of information have been used to analyze the harmful effects of radiation and this lead to the formation of the scientific basis for radiation safety standards. Occupational exposures that are within the radiation safety guidelines have not resulted in harmful effects. Ionizing radiation and radioisotopes are used safely today in industry, science, and medicine because of the vast amount of knowledge about radiation physics and biology. This vast amount of dose–response data has enabled health physicists and industrial hygienists to control the radiation environment in the workplace so that no harmful radiation effects are seen. This chapter focuses on sources of radiation and safety assessment.
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