Radiation shielding is used to block or attenuate the intensity of alpha particles (helium atoms), beta particles (electrons), X-ray radiation, and gamma radiation (energetic electromagnetic radiation ...

Studies have shown that controlled area can usually be limited to within 1m from the table for pencil beam and 2m for fan beams. If these distances are not practical - mobile screens or structural ...

This requires consideration of workload, the size of the facility, the duration for which people are in the surrounding area, and is best achieved with the advice of a radiation protection expert.

radiation safety plans are critical to ensure the three pillars of radiation protection – time, distance, and shielding. The use of technology plays a key role in worker and community safety, and area ...