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Radiation safety manual

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BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN650 B862a

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Subjects: Safety - standards; Safety - handbooks; Radiation; BC Cancer Agency

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Looseleaf

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 B862a

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Operational radiation safety training

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2000.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN650 N39 2000 v.134

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2000

Series: NCRP report 134

Subjects: Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Safety

ISBN: 929600673

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library; VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 N39 2000 v.134

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Operational radiation safety program

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1998.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN650 N39 1998 v.127

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 1998

Series: NCRP report 127

Subjects: Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Safety

ISBN: 929600592

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 N39 1998 v.127

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Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources

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International Commission on Radiological Protection. New York, NY: Elsevier , 2005.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN650 I53 2005 v.98

Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources. A report of ICRP publication 98. Ann ICRP> 2005; 35(3) : iii-vi, 3-50. Review Erratum in: Ann ICRP 2005; 35(4) :141.

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Corporate Author: International Commission on Radiological Protection

Editor: Valentin, J

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: 2005

Series: ICRP Publication 98; Annals of the ICRP 35 : 3

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Brachytherapy; Radiotherapy Dosage; Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Safety - standards; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Radiation Protection - methods

Abstract: Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources. A report of ICRP publication 98. Ann ICRP> 2005; 35(3) : iii-vi, 3-50. Review Erratum in: Ann ICRP 2005; 35(4) :141.

ISBN: 9780080446592; 0080446590

ISSN: 0146-6453

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

Call Number: WN650 I53 2005 v.98

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Biological safety : principles and practices

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Washington, DC: ASM Press , c2006. 4th ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QY23 B615f 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Fleming, Diane O; Hunt, Debra Long

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: ASM Press

Publication Date: c2006

Physical Description: xviii, 622 p. : ill. ; 29 cm

Subjects: Accidents, Occupational - prevention & control; Laboratories - standards; Safety

ISBN: 9781555813390; 1555813399

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QY23 B615f 2006

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Radiation protection in educational institutions

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN650 N39 2007 v.157

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: x, 155 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: NCRP report 157

Subjects: Radiation Protection - methods; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Safety Management; School Health Services - standards; Guideline

ISBN: 9780929600949; 0929600940

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics; FVC Medical Physics; VIC Medical Physics; Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 N39 2007 v.157

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Radiation safety aspects of nanotechnology : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2017.

Audience: Professional

Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Scope -- 1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 1.3.1 General -- 1.3.2 Operational Health Physics -- 1.3.3 Internal Dosimetry -- 1.3.4 Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Background -- 2.2 Purpose -- 3. Types and Sources of Nanomateria…

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 1 online resource

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 176

Subjects: Nanoparticles; Radiation Exposure - adverse effects; Radiation Protection - methods; Radiometry; Safety Management - methods; Nanotechnology - standards; United States; Guideline

Abstract: Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Scope -- 1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 1.3.1 General -- 1.3.2 Operational Health Physics -- 1.3.3 Internal Dosimetry -- 1.3.4 Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Background -- 2.2 Purpose -- 3. Types and Sources of Nanomaterials Including Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Naturally Occurring and Incidentally Produced Nanomaterials -- 3.3 Radiation-Induced Synthesis of Nanomaterials -- 3.4 Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.1 Naturally Occurring Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.2 Incidentally Produced Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 3.4.3 Radiolabeled Nanomaterials -- 4. Physicochemical Concerns for Exposure to Nanoparticles -- 4.1 Nanoparticle Physicochemical Properties -- 4.1.1 Deposition Within the Respiratory Tract -- 4.1.2 Translocation Across Organ Membranes -- 4.1.3 Surface Area and Reactivity in Biological Systems -- 4.1.4 Particle Shape -- 4.1.5 Particle Agglomeration -- 4.1.6 Material Dispersibility -- 4.1.7 Material Surface Charge -- 4.2 Nanoparticle Exposure Experiences Involving Humans -- 4.2.1 Magic Nano Event -- 4.2.2 Event in China -- 4.2.3 Nickel Sensitization Case -- 4.2.4 Polymer and Metal Fume Experience -- 4.3 Guidance on Managing Physicochemical Concerns for Exposure to Nanoparticles -- 5. Operational Health Physics in a Nanotechnology Environment -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.1.1 Attention to the Physicochemical Toxicity of Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 5.1.2 Changes that May be Needed for Internal Dosimetry -- 5.1.3 Changes that May be Needed for Dispersion of Airborne Particles -- 5.1.4 Summary of Radiation Program Elements Applicable to Working with Radioactive Nanomaterials -- 5.2 Hierarchy of Exposure Controls for Facility and Process Design -- 5.2.1 Elimination and Substitution -- 5.2.2 Engineered Controls; 5.2.3 Administrative Controls -- 5.2.4 Personal Protective Equipment -- 5.3 Use of Radioactive Nanomaterials in Medical Settings -- 5.4 Management and Disposal of Radioactive Nanomaterial Waste -- 5.5 Control of Public Exposure -- 5.6 Emergency Response -- 5.7 Incident Investigation -- 5.8 Effective Risk Communication -- 6. Nanoparticle Issues for Internal Radiation Dosimetry -- 6.1 Framework for Considering Radioactive Nanoparticle Internal Dosimetry -- 6.2 General Approach to Biokinetic Modeling for Intakes of Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3 Radiation Dosimetry of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.1 Deposition of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.2 Clearance of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.3.3 Respiratory Tract Dosimetry for Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.4 Radiation Dosimetry of Ingested Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.5 Radiation Dosimetry of Radioactive Nanoparticles for Intact Skin -- 6.6 Radiation Dosimetry of Radioactive Nanoparticles in Wounds -- 6.7 Biokinetics of Nanoparticles that Affect Internal Dosimetry -- 6.7.1 Regional Deposition of Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.7.2 Biokinetic Characteristics of Inhaled Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 6.7.3 Biokinetics Example: Monomeric and Polymeric Plutonium -- 7. Dose Assessment and Medical Management for Individuals Exposed to Radioactive Nanoparticles -- 7.1 Approaches for Dose Assessment -- 7.2 Occupational Exposure and Dose Assessment Scenario: Plutonium Processing Facility -- 7.3 Impact of Radioactive Nanoparticles on Dose Assessment -- 7.4 Impact of Radioactive Nanoparticles on Medical Management Decisions -- 8. Conclusions and Recommendations -- 8.1 Hazard and Exposure Assessment -- 8.1.1 Conclusions -- 8.1.2 Recommendations -- 8.2 Operational Health Physics -- 8.2.1 Conclusions -- 8.2.2 Recommendations -- 8.3 Nanoparticle Issues for Radiation Dosimetry; 8.3.1 Conclusions -- 8.3.2 Recommendations -- 8.4 Dose Assessment and Medical Management -- 8.4.1 Conclusions -- 8.4.2 Recommendations -- Appendix A. Radiolabeled Nanoparticles -- A.1 Use of Radionuclides to Characterize and Quantitate Nanoparticle Contents -- A.2 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Biokinetic and Toxicologic Investigations -- A.3 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Diagnostic Medicine -- A.4 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Medical Imaging -- A.5 Radiolabeled Nanoparticles for Therapeutic Medicine -- A.6 Use of Radiation-Induced Emissions and Hyperthermal Effects from Nanoparticles in Therapeutic Medicine -- Appendix B. Biokinetic Models -- B.1 Fate of Nanoparticles in the Lungs -- B.2 Particle Clearance and Translocation Pathways -- B.3 Exposure and Biokinetics of Ingested Nanoparticles -- B.4 Human and Animal Studies Using Radioactive Nanoparticles -- Appendix C. Key Concepts for Understanding Nanoparticle Aerosol Properties and Behaviors -- C.1 Introduction -- C.2 A Range of Mechanisms Influence Particle Motion and Collection -- C.3 Behavior of Airborne Nanoparticles is Dominated by Brownian Diffusion -- C.4 Particle Volume Equivalent Diameter, Thermodynamic Diameter, and Aerodynamic Equivalent Diameter are Related -- C.5 Particle Size Distributions are Frequently Lognormal -- C.6 Nanoparticles Dominate the Count Distribution -- C.7 Nanoparticles Exist to Some Extent in the Majority of Occupational Aerosols -- C.8 Smaller Particles have a Greater Fraction of Their Atoms at the Particle Surface -- C.9 Number Concentrations of Concern Depend on the Material of Concern -- C.10 Realistic Airborne Particle Number Concentrations can be Limited by Coagulation -- C.11 Smaller Particles are More Difficult to Dislodge from Surfaces than Larger Particles -- Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee and Staff; The NCRP -- Officers -- Members -- Distinguished Emeritus Members -- Lauriston S. Taylor Lectures -- Warren K. Sinclair Keynote Addresses -- Thomas S. Tenforde Topical Lectures -- NCRP Publications -- NCRP Reports -- NCRP Commentaries -- Proceedings of the Annual Meeting -- Lauriston S. Taylor Lectures -- Warren K. Sinclair Keynote Addresses -- Thomas S. Tenforde Topical Lectures -- Symposium Proceedings -- NCRP Statements -- Other Documents

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ISBN: 9780913392041; 9780913392027

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Operational radiation safety program for astronauts in low-Earth orbit : a basic framework

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN650 N39 2002 v.142

Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2002

Series: NCRP report 142

Subjects: Radiation - standards; Astronauts; Safety - standards

ISBN: 0929600754

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 N39 2002 v.142

Management of radionuclide therapy patients

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN650 N39 2007 v.155

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: x, 255 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: NCRP report 155

Subjects: Radiotherapy - standards; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Radiation Protection - methods; Safety - standards; Guideline

ISBN: 9780929600925; 0929600924

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library; VC Medical Physics; FVC Medical Physics; VIC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 N39 2007 v.155

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Patient safety : information for employees --your role in BC Cancer patient safety

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BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2019.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WX185 B862p 2019

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Continues / Continued By: Continues:; Patient safety handbook for healthcare providers

Alternate Title: Patient safety handbook for healthcare providers

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: 31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: BC Cancer Agency; Safety Management - standards; Emergencies; Patient Safety; Risk Management; Health Personnel; Medical Errors; Quality Assurance, Health Care; Guideline

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WX185 B862p 2019

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BC Cancer Agency quality and patient safety plan

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BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013.

Audience: Professional

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2013

Subjects: BC Cancer Agency; Accreditation - standards; Safety Management - standards; Emergencies; Patient Safety; Risk Management; Health Personnel; Medical Errors; Quality Assurance, Health Care; Guideline

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Looseleaf

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Library Archives

Patient safety handbook for healthcare providers

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BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013?.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WX185 B862p 2013

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2013?

Physical Description: 21 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: BC Cancer Agency; Safety Management - standards; Emergencies; Patient Safety; Risk Management; Health Personnel; Medical Errors; Quality Assurance, Health Care; Guideline

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library

Call Number: WX185 B862p 2013

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Self-assessment of radiation-safety programs : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2010.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2010

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 162; Ebrary books

Subjects: Radiation Protection - standatrds; Radiation, Ionizing; Safety Management - standards; Professional Competence; Program Evaluation - standards; Practice Guideline

ISBN: 9780982384305

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Radiation protection in dentistry : recommended safety procedures for the use of dental x-ray equipment

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Canada. Environmental Health Directorate. Ottawa, Ont.: Canada Communication Group - Publishing , 1994.

Audience: Professional

Corporate Author: Canada. Environmental Health Directorate

Place of Publication: Ottawa, Ont.

Publisher: Canada Communication Group - Publishing

Publication Date: 1994

Series: Safety code 30

Subjects: Equipment Safety; Radiation Protection; Radiography - standards

ISBN: 066015420X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Radiation protection in mammography : recommended safety procedures for the use of mammographic x-ray equipment

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Canada. Environmental Health Directorate. Ottawa, Ont.: Canada Communication Group - Publishing , 1995.

Audience: Professional

Corporate Author: Canada. Environmental Health Directorate

Place of Publication: Ottawa, Ont.

Publisher: Canada Communication Group - Publishing

Publication Date: 1995

Series: Safety code 33

Subjects: Mammography - standards; Equipment Safety; Radiation Protection

ISBN: 660156113

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Screening Mammography Office; VC Medical Physics

Review of Safety Code 6 (2013) : Health Canada's safety limits for exposure to radiofrequency fields

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Demers, Paul. [Ottawa, ON]: Royal Society of Canada , 2014.

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Alternate Title: Royal Society of Canada Expert Panel : a review of Safety Code 6 (2013) : Health Canada's safety limits for exposure to radiofrequency fields; Expert Panel Report on A Review of Safety Code 6 (2013)