Published October 1984 | Version v1
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Radiological hazards

Creators

Description

The work of the (United Kingdom) National Radiological Protection Board is discussed. The following topics are mentioned: relative contributions to genetically significant doses of radiation from various sources; radon gas in non-coal mines and in dwelling houses; effects of radiation accidents; radioactive waste disposal; radiological protection of the patient in medicine; microwaves, infrared radiation and cataracts; guidance notes for use with forthcoming Ionising Radiations Regulations; training courses; personal dosimetry service; work related to European Communities. (U.K.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Augmented title (English)
The work of the National Radiological Protection Board

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Occup. Saf. Health
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
10
Series
Occup. Saf. Health.
Journal Page Range
32-33
ISSN
0143-5353

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
16006345
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
BUILDINGS; CATARACTS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES; EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES; HUMAN POPULATIONS; MICROWAVE RADIATION; MINES; NRPB; PATIENTS; PERSONNEL DOSIMETRY; RADIATION DOSES; RADIATION HAZARDS; RADIATION PROTECTION; RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL; RADON; REGULATIONS
Descriptors DEC
DISEASES; DOSIMETRY; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTS; HAZARDS; HEALTH HAZARDS; INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; LAW; MANAGEMENT; NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; NONMETALS; POPULATIONS; RADIATIONS; RARE GASES; SENSE ORGANS DISEASES; UNITED KINGDOM ORGANIZATIONS; WASTE DISPOSAL; WASTE MANAGEMENT