Document ID (ISN) | 67569 |
CIS number |
96-1865 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0017-9078 - Health Physics |
Year |
1996 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Cehn J.I. |
Title |
Estimated dose to a flood clean-up worker |
Bibliographic information |
Jan. 1996, Vol.70, No.1, p.109-110. 1 ref. |
Abstract |
A case is discussed of a waste station worker accidentally exposed to ionizing radiation from 10 radium needles. She worked nearby for 2.5 days until the material was identified as a radioactive source. Her external exposure was reconstructed and estimated to be 1.25-1.75mSv (125-175mrem), but no medical concern or follow-up was indicated from this dose. If she were pregnant during this incident, since the regulatory dose limit for a pregnant radiation worker is 5mSv (500mrem) the dose to the foetus would also be within safe limits. |
Descriptors (primary) |
ionizing radiation; disposal of radioactive waste; permissible radiation doses; radiation accidents; short-term exposure |
Descriptors (secondary) |
case study; USA |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Radiation
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Occupational exposure limits Waste collection and disposal Ionizing radiation
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