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Radiological Protection from Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials

Occupational Health Conference11th ? 13th December 2006, Oman. Radiation Sources in Oil

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Radiological Protection from Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials

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    1. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Radiological Protection from Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials

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    12. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Origins of (TE)NORM in the Oil and Gas Industry

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    23. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Radiation at Workplaces Radiation is invisible, tasteless, and odorless, and, as a result, is commonly overlooked as a potential hazard at workplaces. Therefore, workplaces need to determine whether a radiation problem exists and, If it does, take appropriate safety precautions to prevent or limit workers exposure to radiation.

    24. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Ionizing: removes electrons from atoms Particulate (alphas and betas) Waves (gamma and X-rays) Non-ionizing (electromagnetic): can't remove electrons from atoms infrared, visible, microwaves, radar, radio waves, lasers Types of radiation

    25. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Background Radiation We all receive background radiation whether we are occupationally exposed or not

    26. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Why is radon a problem? Radon is an inert gas and is not poisonous. However it is a problem because: it is radioactive it cannot be seen, heard or felt it is all around us Radon is the second most significant cause of lung cancer (after smoking).

    27. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman NORM and Radon NORM may produce the radioactive gas radon Usually this is only significant problem in workplaces with poor ventilation. Radon entering poorly ventilated buildings or underground areas such as caves and mines may reach potentially dangerous concentrations.

    28. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Regulation Related to Radiation Exposures at workplaces

    29. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman NORM Exposure Criteria The basic principle is that: The same radiation exposure criteria, applied to any other radiation activities, should be applied to workers exposed to NORM

    30. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman International Regulations The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) has established fundamental radiation protection principles and recommendations. (ICRP Publication 60). The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has established The International Basic Safety Standards for Protection Against Ionising Radiation and for the Safety of Radiation sources (BSS) Primary Responsibility for Radiation Safety rests on licensees and employers of occupationally exposed workers

    31. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Licensees and employers shall: establish radiation safety objectives; develop, implement and document a radiation safety program; ensure compliance with the requirements set out in the legislation and the regulations.

    32. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Principles of radiation Protection

    33. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman The General Goal of Radiation Protection 1- Justification: positive net benefit. 2- Optimization: be kept as low as reasonably achievable (The ALARA principle) 3- Dose Limitation: dose limits or control of risk

    34. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Dose limitation Dose limits: are aimed at ensuring that no individual is exposed to radiation risks that are judged to be unacceptable; differ depending on whether the exposure is to workers or to members of the public; do not apply to medical exposure where the issue is the intended result in terms of diagnosis or treatment.

    35. Recommended exposure limits are set by ICRP and IAEA to be: Occupational exposure quidlines are 100 mSv in 5 years (average, 20 mSv per year) with a limit of 50 mSv in any single year. General public the standard is 1 mSv per year. (Natural background radiation is approximately 3 mSv/year.) Regulatory Status

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    39. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman 100 mSv Observable damage to cells 250 mSv Measurable changes to the blood 1 Sv will kill nobody 2 Sv may kill 5% of the people exposed 9 Sv will kill about 95% to 100% of those exposed 10 Sv will kill about 99% to 100% of those exposed When can an acute injury occur?

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    41. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Types of Radiation Exposure and Radiation protection Techniques

    42. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman What are the hazards ? External exposure Internal exposure Spread of contamination

    43. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman External Radiation Exposure From Sealed and unsealed Sources

    44. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Internal Radiation Exposure

    45. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Reduction of External Dose Minimize the time spent near the radiation source Maximize the distance away from the source Make use of available shielding Minimize the quantity of radioactive material handled

    46. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Internal Radiation Small quantities of radioactive material can give an appreciable dose inside the body Protection involves preventing radioactive material from entering the body.

    47. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Reduction of Internal Dose Minimize and control contamination Use proper protective clothing Do not eat, drink or smoke in contamination areas Check yourself for contamination prior to leaving a potentially contaminated area

    48. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Management and Workers Responsibilities toward Radiation Protection and Safety

    49. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Management responsibilities Licensees and employers have primary responsibility for the protection of workers and must ensure that:- dose limits are not exceeded and safety is optimised; workers, other than those who are occupationally exposed, are protected as if they were members of the public; workers are informed of their obligations and responsibilities for their own protection and that of others; safety related reports from workers shall be recorded and appropriate remedial action be taken by the licensee or employer.

    50. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Extra salary or other benefits are not to be used as substitutes for proper protection and safety. Female worker are instructed to notify the employer of pregnancy. Employers shall adapt working conditions as may be necessary for the protection of embryo or foetus. Pregnancy is not a reason to exclude a female worker from work. Conditions of Service

    51. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman The legal person (licensee / employer) shall provide:- information to workers on perceived health risks including information to female workers on radiation and pregnancy; information, instructions and training on emergency procedures. Local Rules and Supervision

    52. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Personal Protective Equipment and Monitoring Adequate and appropriate protective equipment shall be made available where necessary arrange for the assessment of occupational exposures; be alert to potential exposures and contamination.

    53. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman The health surveillance of radiation workers:- is defined as medical supervision intended to ensure the initial and continuous fitness of workers for their intended task. ; is based on general principles of occupational health; should be designed to assess the initial and continuing fitness of workers for their intended tasks. Health Surveillance

    54. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Records of worker exposure Records are to: include the nature of work and the periods of employment; include doses, intakes received under normal work conditions; include doses, intakes in emergency intervention or accidents;

    55. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Responsibilities of Workers Workers shall be directed to: follow applicable rules and procedures for protection and safety; appropriately use the monitoring devices, protective equipment and protective clothing provided by the employer / licensee; co-operate with the employer with respect to protection and safety and the operation of radiological health surveillance and dose assessment programs;

    56. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Responsibilities of Workers Workers shall be directed to: accept information, instruction and training concerning protection and safety; report to the employer, RPO or licensee any observed circumstances that could adversely affect compliance with regulations or safety.

    57. Occupational Health Conference 11th 13th December 2006, Oman Summary Any exposure to ionizing radiation may be potentially harmful to health. Everyone is subjected to a significant background exposure, Even doses from occupational practices smaller than background are unjustified if there is no associated benefit, or if they can be readily avoided. Why take risks if they can be easily avoided?

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