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Radiation protection guidance for activities in low-earth orbit

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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.132
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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
2000
Series
NCRP report 132
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Radiation Effects
ISBN
0929600657
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 2000 v.132
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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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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
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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
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
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Radiation protection in dentistry

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2003 v.145
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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
2003
Series
NCRP report 145
Subjects
Tooth - radiation effects
Radiation Protection
Safety - standards
ISBN
0929600819
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 2003 v.145
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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
Notes
Title page: March 2, 2017
ISBN
9780913392041
9780913392027
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Radiation information for hospital personnel

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American Association of Physicists in Medicine. Woodbury, NY: American Institute of Physics, Inc. , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN440 A512 1995 v.53
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Editor
Brateman, Libby F
Das, Indra J
Place of Publication
Woodbury, NY
Publisher
American Institute of Physics, Inc.
Publication Date
1995
Series
AAPM report 53
Subjects
Radiation Protection - standards
Hospital - standards
Equipment Safety
ISBN
1563964805
ISSN
02717344
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN440 A512 1995 v.53

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6004
Canada. Environmental Health Directorate. Ottawa, Ont.: Canada Communication Group - Publishing , 1995.
Audience
Professional
More Information
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
VC Medical Physics
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Radiation protection for particle accelerator facilities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13368
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2003 v.144
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2003
Series
NCRP report 144
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Particle Accelerators
Safety - standards
ISBN
0929600770
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 2003 v.144

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Radiation protection in veterinary medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14466
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2004 v.148
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2004
Series
NCRP report 148
Subjects
Veterinary Medicine - methods
Radiation Protection
Safety - standards
ISBN
0929600851
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 2004 v.148
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Radiation protection in computed tomography installations : recommended safety procedures for installation and use of computed tomography x-ray equipment

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Canada. Environmental Health Directorate. Ottawa, Ont.: Canada Communication Group - Publishing , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 R128 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Canada. Environmental Health Directorate
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Canada Communication Group - Publishing
Publication Date
1994
Series
Safety code 31
Subjects
Tomography, X-ray Computed - standards
Radiation Protection
Equipment Safety
ISBN
660154242
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 R128 1994

Copies

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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
More Information
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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Quantities and units in radiation protection dosimetry

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18813
International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 I61 1993 v.51
More Information
Corporate Author
International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements
Publication Date
1993
Series
ICRU report 51
Subjects
Radiation Dosage
Radiometry
Radiation Protection
Radiation Protection - standards
ISBN
0913394505
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 I61 1993 v.51
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Maintaining radiation protection records

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18760
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 1992 v.114
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
1992
Series
NCRP report 114
Subjects
Radiation Protection - standards
Records - standards
ISBN
0929600274
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 1992 v.114
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Limitation of exposure to ionizing radiation : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8876
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 1993 v.116
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
1993
Series
NCRP report 116
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Radiation, Ionizing
ISBN
092600304
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VIC Medical Physics
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 1993 v.116
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Research needs for radiation protection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18723
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 1993 v.117
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
1993
Series
NCRP report 117
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Radiation Injuries
Radiation Dosage
Risk
Research
ISBN
0929600320
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 1993 v.117
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1990 recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7060
International Commission on Radiological Protection. New York, NY: Pergamon Press , 1991.
Audience
Professional
More Information
Corporate Author
International Commission on Radiological Protection
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Pergamon Press
Publication Date
1991
Series
ICRP Publication 60
Annals of the ICRP 21 : 1-3
Subjects
Radiation Protection
ISBN
0080411444
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
VIC Medical Physics
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Calibration of survey instruments used in radiation protection for the assessment of ionizing radiation fields and radioactive surface contamination

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18726
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 1991 v.112
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
1991
Series
NCRP report 112
Subjects
Nuclear Medicine - instrumentation
Nuclear Medicine - standards
Calibration - standards
Radiation Protection - standards
Radiation, Ionizing
Radiometry
ISBN
0929600231
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 1991 v.112
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Radiation protection in the mineral extraction industry

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18722
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 1993 v.118
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
1993
Series
NCRP report 118
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Uranium - toxicity
Heavy metals - standards
Heavy metals - toxicity
ISBN
0929600339
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Medical Physics
Call Number
WN650 N39 1993 v.118
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Guidance for emergency response dosimetry recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121018
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 -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Scope -- 2.2 Report Goals -- 2.3 Framework -- 2.4 Emergency Workers -- 3. Dosimetry Needs and Key Concepts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 What is Dosimetry? -- 3.3 Dosimetry Programs -- 3.4 Dose of Record -- 3.5 Key Concepts -- 4. Metho…
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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 179
Subjects
Radiometry
Disaster Planning
Radiation Protection
Emergency Medical Services - organization & administration
Abstract
Table of Contents:
1. Executive Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Scope -- 2.2 Report Goals -- 2.3 Framework -- 2.4 Emergency Workers -- 3. Dosimetry Needs and Key Concepts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 What is Dosimetry? -- 3.3 Dosimetry Programs -- 3.4 Dose of Record -- 3.5 Key Concepts -- 4. Methods of Dose Determination and Estimation: Operational -- 4.1 Framework and Situational Description -- 4.2 Measurements with Limited Resources -- 4.3 Categories of Radiation Equipment -- 4.3.1 Instrument Types -- 4.3.2 Instrument Radiological Quantities -- 4.3.3 Applicable ANSI Standards -- 4.3.4 Operational Ranges of Existing Equipment -- 4.4 Mission Applicability -- 4.4.1 Handheld Survey Meter -- 4.4.2 Aerial Measurements -- 4.4.3 Large Mobile and Transportable Radiation Detectors -- 4.4.4 Radiation Portal Monitors and Fixed Detector Networks -- 4.5 Data Aggregation -- 5. Recording, Tracking and Communicating Dosimetry Results -- 5.1 Emergency Worker Dosimetry Recordkeeping -- 5.2 Dose Tracking and Communication with the Incident Command System -- 5.3 Communicating Radiation Dose -- 5.3.1 Communicating Dose to Emergency Workers -- 5.3.2 Additional Audiences -- 5.3.3 Challenges in Communicating Radiation Dose -- 6. Recommendations for Response Organization's Radiological Capability -- 6.1 Objective -- 6.2 Capability Recommendations -- 6.2.1 Basic Level Capability -- 6.2.2 Intermediate Level Capability -- 6.2.3 Advanced Level Capability -- 6.3 On-Scene Functional Capability -- 7. Status of Emergency Workers with Regulations and Guidance -- 7.1 NRC Regulations -- 7.2 DOE Regulations -- 7.3 OSHA Regulations -- 7.4 EPA Regulations -- 7.5 PAG Manual -- 7.6 IAEA Guidance -- 7.7 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Emergency Worker Dosimetry -- 8. Data Needs for Dose Reconstruction -- 8.1 Dose Reconstruction
8.2 Fundamental Elements -- 8.2.1 Source Term -- 8.2.2 Environmental Transport -- 8.2.3 Receptor Definition -- 8.2.4 Exposure Scenario -- 8.2.5 Calculation of Dose -- 8.3 Key Issues -- 8.3.1 Dose Endpoint Identification -- 8.3.2 Model Domain -- 8.3.3 Data Sources -- 8.3.4 Uncertainty -- 8.3.5 Lessons from Previous Dose Reconstructions -- 9. Conclusion -- Appendix A. Units ConversionTable -- Appendix B. Excerpts from Previous NCRP Publications -- B.1 Report No. 138 (NCRP, 2001) -- B.2 Commentary No. 19 (NCRP, 2005) -- B.3 Report No. 165 (NCRP, 2010) -- Appendix C. Biodosimetry -- Appendix D. Example of a Robust Emergency Response Dosimetry Program -- D.1 Equipment -- D.1.1 Dosimeter Kit -- D.1.2 Dose Assessment Kit -- D.1.3 Surrogate Control Passive Dosimeter Kit -- D.2 Personnel and Procedures -- D.2.1 First Responding Personnel -- D.2.2 Dose Assessment Unit -- D.3 Challenges of a Robust Dosimetry Program -- D.4 Contingencies Jurisdictions -- Appendix E Placing Doses in Perspective -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee and Staff -- The NCRP -- Officers -- Members.
Notes
Title page: Oct 2, 2017
ISBN
9780913392133
9780913392102
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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