Understanding Radiation, Radioactivity, and Ionizing Radiation
Introduction All too often all that people know about radiation is its connection to the atom bomb and its massive destructive powers. The terms Radiation and Radioactivity or Radioactive are used interchangeably, while not always technically correct, and most have...
What are the Area Radiation Survey and Radiation Survey Meter Requirements for Fixed Gauges?
Why are Area Radiation Surveys Required? All licensees are required to have radiation area surveys conducted anywhere there is a radiation device or the potential for receiving a dose greater than what is allowed. The regulation citing is found in 10 CFR...
What’s the Difference Between Routine and Non-Routine Maintenence for Fixed Nuclear Gauges?
Introduction Today’s Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) face increasing pressure to lower operating costs in order to remain profitable and competitive in their respective industries. Maintenance is typically a major budget item that comes under scrutiny and careful...
Radioactive Consumer Products
Radioactive Consumer Products Around Us Most people are unaware of the fact that there are several radioactive consumer products in existence. Radioactive materials ability to radiate its rays flawlessly over many years without an external power source has attracted...
Remembering the Harmful Effects of Ionizing Radiation
Harmful Effects from Ionizing Radiation Known Since the Beginning Scientists have known for a very long time now that exposure to ionizing radiation can have harmful effects in humans. Awareness first manifested itself by radiation burns on the early...
A Watered-Down Perspective to Radiation Measurement Units
Relating Radiation Measurement Units to Water If I were attempting to explain radiation measurement units to something even a child could understand, I would liken it to water which I feel really works well as a metaphor. In many ways one can draw simple analogies...
Simplifying Radiation Measurement for Radiation Safety Officers
Simplifying Radiation Measurement Radiation measurement is a complex subject overall, but when working with nuclear gauges in industrial environments it can be simplified. The purpose of this article to is give Radiation Safety Officers and Authorized Users who...
What is Radiation?
To many, the term radiation is a confusing and even a terrifying subject, but it need not be so. Like any other subject, once its better understood, it’s not as mysterious or frightening. The purpose of this article is to present this subject as simply as...
We Reload Irradiators Too!
Some Job Examples Another successful unload/reload of several J.L. Shepherd irradiators. We provide service to most J.L.S., Nordian and IBL irradiators. Contact us for all your irradiator service needs.
Gamma Knife Source Removal/Disposal
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