Worker's Guide

Table of Contents

Basics

Units Used for Measuring Radiation

• Activity
• Exposure
• Absorbed Dose
• Quality Factor
• Dose Equivalent

Radiation Physics

• Modes of Radioactive Decay
• Alpha Radiation
• Beta Radiation
• Gamma and X-Ray Radiation
• Other Types of Radiation

Biological Effects and Risks

• Sources of Information
• Modes of Exposure
• Types of Biological Effects
• Dose Response Curves

ALARA Program

• Administrative Controls
• Practical Controls
• Radiation Detection

Using Your Survey Meter

Special Topics

• Radioactive Spills
• Radioactive Waste 

Rules of Thumb

Appendix I: Data for Some Common Radioactive Isotopes

Appendix II: Common Conversion Factors

Appendix III: Some Useful Constants

References