X-Ray Safety Guidelines Explained
March 24, 2023X-Ray Safety Guidelines Explained
X-Ray Safety Guidelines Explained When it comes to x-ray safety, there are guidelines put in place by governing bodies that are critical to the safety of all involved. While x-rays are most commonly used for human imaging, they can also be used as an inspection device to screen cargo, vehicles, and packages to detect concealed…
Dosimetry 101: Everything You Need to Know About Radiation Dosimetry
Dosimetry 101: Everything You Need to Know About Radiation Dosimetry Providing dosimetry solutions is our business, so we wanted to share the intricacies of dosimetry with you. Whether you’re new to radiation monitoring, or you’re a seasoned veteran, we believe this article will serve as your one-stop shop for all things dosimetry. We hope you…
8 Must-Know Facts About Control Dosimeters
8 Must-Know Facts About Control Dosimeters Control dosimeters play an important role in calculating occupational radiation exposure, but they are often overlooked or used incorrectly. Our team at RDC frequently fields questions about the ins and outs of Control Dosimeters. We decided to compile a breakdown of everything you need to know about this crucial…
6 Hidden Fees That Ruin Your Dosimetry Budget (and how to avoid them)
6 Hidden Fees That Ruin Your Dosimetry Budget (and how to avoid them) You signed up with a new dosimetry provider, and you got a GREAT rate…..or so you thought. Little did you know that by the end of the year, you may be paying more than double what you thought you signed up and…
5 Challenges Companies Face When Out Of Compliance With Their Dosimetry Program
5 Challenges Companies Face When Out Of Compliance With Their Dosimetry Program Maintaining a dosimetry program is critical for all businesses that use radiation in their operations. A dosimetry program helps to ensure that occupational dose levels are kept within safe limits. It also helps to protect employees from the potential health risks associated with…
Best Practices for Wearing a Radiation Dosimeter Badge
Best Practices for Wearing a Radiation Dosimeter Badge Working with, or near radioactive materials can be intimidating, but there are several things you can do to mitigate the risk. To keep employees safe, organizations must follow federal guidelines set by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), as well as all state regulations. Wearing a radiation…
Which Personal X-Ray Dosimeter Is Right For Your Organization?
Which Personal X-Ray Dosimeter Is Right For Your Organization? Everyone is exposed to some form of radiation in daily life—through contact with natural materials like rocks and soil, cosmic rays that vary by altitude, and radon, which occurs naturally all around us. But radiation exposure becomes more concerning for those who are exposed to higher…