Results of european survey on radiation protection education and training and call for action for image-guided interventional societies

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. S126 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Bartal ◽  
G. Paolo ◽  
J. Damilakis ◽  
E. Vano
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Image Guided ◽  
European Survey ◽  
And Training

scholarly journals RADIATION HYGIENIC ASPECTS OF THE SAFETY CONTROL OF THE PERSONNEL

2019 ◽  
Vol 96 (9) ◽  
pp. 878-882
Author(s):  
Anatoly V. Simakov ◽  
Yu. V. Abramov ◽  
N. L. Proskuryakova
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Safety Control ◽  
Managerial Decisions ◽  
The One ◽  
Analytical System ◽  
And Training ◽  
Selection Of

Control of the radiation safety of workers is the one of the principal tasks of regulatory bodies responsible for the radiation safety and protection. This task is solved through the implementation of a set of organizational and technical measures, including:1) Organization and the execution of radiation monitoring; 2) Prediction of exposure doses to workers; 3) Selection of workers for the execution of radiation hazardous operations including emergency remedial works; 4) Planning of activities to implement the principle of the optimization of radiation protection; 6) Development and establishment of reference levels of exposure to radiation factors; 5) Organization of education and training of the personnel; 7) Continuous improvement of the occupational safety culture etc. The paper describes main actions of the management of radiation facilities aimed at the implementation of the above mentioned measures. Special attention is paid to the selection of the personnel of the required qualifications, possessing a sufficient reserve of an individual dose, to carry out radiation hazardous operations, to predict radiation doses to justify the development of the necessary protective measures and to plan actions to implement the principle of optimization of the radiation protection. The active use of the computer information and analytical system for the management of the protection from the occupational radiation is recommended. This system should include: 1. Database of individual occupational doses; 2. Database of radiation parameters characterizing the situation in workshops and at the industrial site of the radiation facility; 3. Software package for education and training of the personnel. The making of managerial decisions for the radiation protection of the personnel is aimed at increasing in the occupational reliability and, ultimately, improving the safety of radiation facilities, maintaining health and increasing the professional longevity of workers.

Medical radiation protection education and training provided by a university medical physics department

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. e98
Author(s):  
E. Yakoumakis ◽  
P. Karaiskos ◽  
P. Papagiannis ◽  
P. Dimitriou ◽  
E. Georgiou
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Medical Physics ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Medical Radiation ◽  
Physics Department ◽  
And Training

Strengthening radiation protection education and training of health professionals: conclusions from an IAEA meeting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenia Vassileva ◽  
Kimberly E Applegate ◽  
Graciano Paulo ◽  
Eliseo Vano ◽  
Ola Holmberg
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Train The Trainer ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
And Training

Abstract In March 2021 the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) organised an online Technical Meeting on Developing Effective Methods for Radiation Protection Education and Training of Health Professionals with attendance of 230 participants representing 66 Member States and 24 international organizations, professional bodies and safety alliances. By means of a pre-meeting survey, presentations by experts, topical panel discussions and post-meeting feedback to the meeting summary, the meeting identified strengths, common weaknesses and possible solutions and actions for improving radiation protection education and training of health professionals. Available guidelines and resources for radiation protection training were also reviewed. The meeting discussion resulted in a strong consensus for the need of: (a) international guidance on education and training in radiation protection and safety for health professionals, (b) an international description of minimum standards of initial and ongoing competence and qualification in radiation protection for relevant professional groups, considering the available recommendations at international and regional levels. The proposed actions include provisions for train-the-trainer credentialing and facility training accreditation, balance between the online and face-to-face training, improved on-the job training, as well as improved inclusion in training programmes of aspects related to application of new technologies, ethical aspects, development of communication skills, and use of software tools for improving justification and optimisation. The need for making the ongoing training practical, applicable, and useful to the trainee was highlighted. The international consultation initiated by the IAEA was appreciated as a good approach to understand and promote coordination and collaboration at all levels, for best results in education and training in radiation protection of health professionals. Implementing such a holistic approach to education and training in radiation protection would contribute towards qualification and competence of health professionals needed to ensure application of high standards for quality and safety in medical uses of ionizing radiation.

Education and training in radiation protection: improving alara culture

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 223-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter V Shaw ◽  
Pascal Croüail ◽  
Richard Paynter ◽  
Michèle Coeck
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
And Training

Education and Training in Radiation Protection

2020 ◽  
pp. 287-346
Author(s):  
Allen Brodsky ◽  
Phyllis L. Brodsky ◽  
Kenneth L. Mossman
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
And Training

Pentingnya Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Bagi Pekerja Radiasi

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Prahardi ◽  
◽  
Arundito Widikusumo
Keyword(s):  
Dna Damage ◽  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Human Error ◽  
The United States ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Work Behavior ◽  
Radiation Hazard ◽  
Stochastic Effects ◽  
And Training

Ionizing radiation, when it hits our bodies, can ionize and excite the atomic nuclei of cells. Ionization and excitation will cause DNA damage either directly or indirectly. DNA damage is direct if ionizing radiation hits DNA, while DNA damage is indirectly through the formation of free radicals (atoms with unpaired electrons) and has a very damaging effect on DNA. Therefore, safety in ionizing radiation, including its use in the medical world, is essential. Protection includes safety avoiding deterministic effects and stochastic effects. To protect against both deterministic and stochastic effects, the role of the radiographer is significant. Heinrich (1980) estimates that (85%) accidents are the result of the contribution of unsafe work behavior (unsafe act). Radiation accidents reported by the United States Energy Atomic Commission from 1960-1968 were caused by operator error (68%), procedural errors (8%), equipment damage (15%), and others (9%). When viewed in detail, the operator's errors were not conducting a radiation survey (46%), not following procedures (36%), not using protective equipment (6%), human error (6%), and calculating radiation exposure errors (6%). Therefore, the radiographer must know and understand ionizing radiation, its dangers, and the application of radiation protection from the results of a survey conducted at Prof. Hospital. Dr. Margono Soekarjo Purwokerto to 22 radiographers showed that the level of understanding of ionizing radiation, the dangers, and the application of radiation protection is still low. Therefore education and training are very much needed for them. Keywords: Radiation Hazard, Radiation Protection, Radiographer Education and Training

Education and Training in Radiation Protection

2020 ◽  
pp. 287-346
Author(s):  
Allen Brodsky ◽  
Phyllis L. Brodsky ◽  
Kenneth L. Mossman
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
And Training
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