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Because work with radioactive materials inevitably leads to a certain degree of exposure to ionizing radiations, it is important that we should consider and discuss methods by which the exposure, and the resulting damage to the body’s tissues, can be kept as low as possible. Practical measures for protection (radiological protection) are described in Chapter 6. To understand the reasons for the precautions adopted it is necessary first to provide some background information on the effects of ionizing radiations on the body. It is also valuable to examine the risks involved in work involving radioactive materials and to put them into perspective by comparing them with hazards associated with occupations of a more familiar nature.
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Charlton, J.S. (1986). Biological effects of radiation. In: Charlton, J.S. (eds) Radioisotope Techniques for Problem-Solving in Industrial Process Plants. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4073-4_5
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