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Protective measures for personnel

Author(s) -

James J. Nickson

Publication year - 1946

Publication title -

osti oai (u.s. department of energy office of scientific and technical information)

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Reports

DOI - 10.2172/121977

Subject(s) - radiation protection , radioactive waste , clothing , control (management) , waste management , engineering , environmental science , forensic engineering , business , risk analysis (engineering) , nuclear medicine , computer science , political science , medicine , law , artificial intelligence

This document addresses radiation protection concerns for workers in the experimental laboratories and production plants where nuclear fission piles are being used. A broad in-depth discussion is provided based with the experiences gained in the Manhattan Project and being applied to contemporary activities. Discussion is thorough and encompasses control of external irradiations including alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiations; and control of radioactivity within the body by control of inhalation, ingestion, and entrance through skin or wounds. General measures for the control of radiation hazards is addressed by provision of clothing and waste disposal. An Appendix 1 is entitled General Rules and Procedures Concerning Activity Hazards

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