This webinar is a joint webinar organized by IAEA and African Alara Network (AFAN). In this webinar, the IAEA and international expert will discuss the practical implementation of radiation protection ...

CHICAGO — Implementation of a safety timeout significantly reduced radiation exposure during electrophysiology procedures, according to findings presented at the Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific ...

Many types of workers in industrial applications will be occupationally exposed to radiation. The IAEA has created the Information System on Occupational Exposure in Medicine, Industry, and Research ...

When UNR Administrative Exposure Limits (See Chapter 3) are exceeded, the following procedures will be followed: Within 5 working days from the notification that the administrative limits were ...

This policy establishes the duties and responsibilities for the Radiation Safety Program to ensure compliance with the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Public Acts of the State of ...

The Authorized User is responsible for the safe use of the radiation source(s), and STRICT compliance with the contents of this manual, the provisions and requirements of NAC 459, and the university ...

Industrial safety procedures and rules date back to the 19th century when the United States enacted its first legislation to regulate the conditions of work in factories. They have since developed ...

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are required for all Class 3B and Class 4 lasers and laser systems (including imbedded lasers if hazards are accessible), and must be approved by the Laser Safety ...

New York (MedscapeWire) June 21 — A relatively small number of patients are suffering radiation injuries when they undergo x-ray guided interventional procedures, such as coronary angioplasty, a new ...

Radiation doses from common CT procedures vary widely and are higher than generally thought, raising concerns about increased risk for cancer, according to a new study. Radiation doses from common CT ...

Commonwealth Edison Co. continued its record-setting pace in fines for nuclear safety violations Wednesday when the federal government fined the Chicago utility $50,000 for exposing seven workers to ...