Risks from radiation sources
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discusses the different types of radiation sources in use and the accidents
and injuries that can result if they are not used properly, become lost or are
damaged.
In normal everyday use, radiation sources and technologies are used by professionals
in well managed, properly regulated institutions. As described previously,
radiation sources can be generating devices, such as X ray machines or particle
accelerators used in medicine.
The sources can also be radioactive materials
sealed in a secure capsule or housing. Some sources, particularly those used
in nuclear medicine and research are radioactive materials in an unsealed
form.
Problems can arise if radiation sources are involved in accidents,
and if they become damaged or lost.
Accidents involving radiation sources
Radiation sources are widely used in industry and accidents can occur
either as a result of poor management or sometimes because of bad judgement.
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