One of five programmes that will inform all those whose everyday work brings them into contact with ionising radiation about safety measures as laid down by EEC directives.

Detailed Description

Module 3: Principal types of hazard

This module considers the external hazard; fields of radiation; beams of radiation; the internal hazard with special reference to ingestion, inhalation, penetration through the skin and absorption through the skin; surface contamination, with special reference to the significance of radioactive particulates and radioactive gases; and the relative risks from the common radiations with regard to external hazard and the internal hazard. (1984, 18 mins)

 Also available as a compilation of all 5 modules.