Dosimeter 101: Instructions on Radiation Badge Use
May 16, 2023
Radiation Badges To Use Based On Your Specific Work Needs
Radiation Badges To Use Based On Your Specific Work Needs There are many different types of dosimeters on the market these days. Specialization has allowed for some dosimeters to make more sense than others based on needs present in the workplace. In this article, we’ll review the purpose and benefit of different types of dosimeters,…
Your Complete Guide: Materials That Block Radiation
Your Complete Guide: Materials That Block Radiation While radiation is constantly present both in our environment (natural background radiation) and in our bodies, it is incredibly important to limit radiation exposure. As we’ve touched on previously in our recent article, “Time, Distance, & Shielding: Key Radiation Protection Principles,“ following these three pillars of radiation safety…
TLD vs. OSL Dosimeter – Instruments of Passive Dosimetry
TLD vs. OSL Dosimeter – Instruments of Passive Dosimetry Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD) and Optically Stimulated Luminescent dosimeters (OSL) are the two primary types of radiation dosimeter used in passive dosimetry. In this article we will explore their use, as well as their differences in providing measurement of ionizing radiation. We hope you find this article…
Radiation Badge 101: Everything You Need To Know
Radiation Badge 101: Everything You Need To Know At RDC, we are in the business of providing dosimetry solutions to organizations throughout the United States. Radiation badges play a major role in the solutions we offer. So whether you’re new to the radiation monitoring space, or you’re a seasoned veteran, this article can serve as…
Evaluate Your Needs: What to Look for Before Getting a Dosimeter
Evaluate Your Needs: What to Look for Before Getting a Dosimeter There are a multitude of radiation dosimeters on the market these days. Which makes it increasingly important that you do your research to find out what your organization truly needs. From a whole-body dosimeter vs. a ring dosimeter, and a TLD vs. OSL dosimeter,…
5 Critical Facts About OSL Dosimeters
5 Critical Facts About OSL Dosimeters You’ve probably noticed that you’re hearing more and more about OSL dosimeters these days. Your observation is correct. Over the past twenty-five or so years, optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) has increasingly become a viable and popular newer technology alternative to thermoluminescent dosimetry (TLD). At RDC, we are dedicated to…