Radiation Protection
Radiation Protection and Safety measures Radiation Safety Radiation we are discussing here are high frequency electromagnetic radiations. Examples of Electromagnetic radiations are: Light, heat, Radio waves, Infrared, ultraviolet, Xray & Gamma Rays, though light . X ray both are electromagnetic radiations. X ray is considered hazardous, as it is of very high frequency. Radiation workers in India is protected AERB (Atomic Energy Regulatory Board) The mission of the AERB is to ensure the use of ionizing radiation and nuclear energy in India does not cause undue risk to the health of people and the environment. Under AERB -RSD (Radiological Safety divisions) governs the safety requirements of radiation workers. Activities of AERB Frames regulations and amends rules Directs BARC(BABA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE)to implement the regulations Publication of codes and standards Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in US International Commission on Radiol...