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What is Food Irradiation?
Food irradiation is a common practice that is frequently misunderstood. Not only has the process of exposing food products to ionizing radiation, including X-Rays or electron beams, been heavily researched
The Truth About Background Radiation
Background radiation is all around us, and always has been. That idea can be a frightening concept at face value, but the truth is background radiation is natural, normal, and
Occupational Radiation Workers & Declaring a Pregnancy
Employees who become pregnant and work with radiation or radioactive materials during their pregnancy are often concerned about the safety of doing so, as well as the potential effects of
Deterministic vs. Stochastic Effects: What Are the Differences?
Ionizing radiation is useful for diagnosing and treating a range of health conditions–broken bones, heart problems, and cancer, for example. Medical imaging with x-rays, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, and radiation therapy are
ALARA: The Gold Standard of Radiation Protection
The ALARA principle is a relatively simple safety protocol designed to limit ionizing radiation exposure to workers from external sources. This principle was established by the National Council on Radiation
A Guide to Limited vs. Broad Scope Radioactive Materials Licenses
We are often asked questions about applying for or changing licenses to possess and use radioactive materials. There are many different types of licenses; choosing amongst them can be confusing. In this
