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REDUCTION OF RADIATION HAZARDS IN THE USE OF RADIUM AND SIMILAR SOURCES. III. A GENERAL STUDY OF SOLID SOURCE HANDLING PROBLEMS

Journal Article · · Brit. J. Radiol.
The effectiveness in controlling staff exposure from Ra and other solid radioactive sources at the Royal Cancer Hospital, London, is discussed. Protective devices are mentioned and dosage received by radium technicians is shown. Exposure of parts of the body to other staff members such as theater, ward, and isotope lab staffs is also discussed and analyzed. (P.C.H.)
Research Organization:
Royal Cancer Hospital; Royal Marsden Hospital, London
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-15-022577
OSTI ID:
4045800
Journal Information:
Brit. J. Radiol., Journal Name: Brit. J. Radiol. Vol. Vol: 34
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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