3.3 radiation safety

Question 1

what is the ICRP Publication 103?

Answer 1

this system forms the basis of standard regulations, guidance, programs, and practice worldwide (to protect patients, workers, & the general public)

Question 2

what does the scope of ICRP system of radiological protection contain?

Answer 2

• it includes all exposures to ionizing radiation from ANY source, regardless its size and origin
  this includes:
• natural sources
• man-made sources

Question 3

what is an example of a natural source of radiation, and a man-made source of radiation?

Answer 3

natural: radon
man-made: use of ionizing radiation in medicine or industries