A Comprehensive Analysis of Best Practices towards Radiation Safety Measures for Medical Diagnostic Imaging Equipments in Government Hospitals, Tamil Nadu, India

Occupational exposure to ionizing radiation can occur in a range of industries, medical institutions, educational and research establishments. Most radiation protection programs, regulations and guidance apply specific restrictions to the occupational exposure of pregnant workers. Both worker and the employer carry responsibility towards safety. The pregnant worker and her conceptus are best protected in a facility that uses best practices for radiation safety. This article reviews was aimed to notify radiology managers and technologists in their management with pregnant workers. The paper describes conceptus doses for worker that are associated with radiology practice, reviews the risks and effects of in utero irradiation, and summarizes the current international and professional organizations policies, guidelines and practical aspects regarding the diagnostic radiologic examinations. Conclusion: careful planning, and minimization of radiation dose by engaging proper radiation safety measures as needed, can allow medical staff to perform duties and normal activities without incurring significant risks to the fetus.

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Patient Radiation Dose from Medical Diagnostic Imaging Procedures in 2018

Atomic Energy ◽

10.1007/s10512-021-00762-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

A. G. Tsovyanov ◽

A. G. Sivenkov ◽

V. E. Zhuravleva ◽

V. V. Kosterev

Keyword(s):

Radiation Dose ◽

Diagnostic Imaging ◽

Imaging Procedures ◽

Medical Diagnostic ◽

Patient Radiation Dose

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Strengthening the SSTC NRS Scientific and Technical Potential through Participation in the IAEA Coordinated Research Projects

Nuclear and Radiation Safety ◽

10.32918/nrs.2021.1(89).01 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 5-13

Author(s):

Yu. Balashevska ◽

D. Gumenyuk ◽

Iu. Ovdiienko ◽

O. Pecherytsia ◽

I. Shevchenko ◽

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Keyword(s):

Best Practices ◽

Safety Assessment ◽

Radiation Safety ◽

Research Projects ◽

Spent Fuel ◽

Research Activities ◽

Technical Potential ◽

Technical Issues ◽

Fuel Characterization ◽

Definition Of

The State Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety (SSTC NRS), a Ukrainian enterprise with a 29-year experience in the area of scientific and technical support to the national nuclear regulator (SNRIU), has been actively involved in international research activities. Participation in the IAEA coordinated research activities is among the SSTC NRS priorities. In the period of 2018–2020, the IAEA accepted four SSTC NRS proposals for participation in respective Coordinated Research Projects (CRPs). These CRPs address scientific and technical issues in different areas such as: 1) performance of probabilistic safety assessment for multi-unit/multi-reactor sites; 2) use of dose projection tools to ensure preparedness and response to nuclear and radiological emergencies; 3) phenomena related to in-vessel melt retention; 4) spent fuel characterization. This article presents a brief overview of the abovementioned projects with definition of scientific contributions by the SSTC NRS (participation in benchmarks, development of methodological documents on implementing research stages and of IAEA technical documents (TECDOC) for demonstration of best practices and results of research carried out by international teams).

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WAYS AND METHODS OF IMPROVING FORENSIC ACTIVITIES

Criminalistics and Forensics ◽

10.33994/kndise.2020.65.11 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 108-120

Author(s):

О. Zherebko

Keyword(s):

Law Enforcement ◽

Best Practices ◽

Comprehensive Analysis ◽

Automated Systems ◽

Law Enforcement Agencies ◽

Legal Proceedings ◽

Research Activities ◽

Organizational Work ◽

Internal Affairs ◽

Forensic Tools

The article analyzes forensic activity as one of the forms of activity in the field of legal proceedings. A comprehensive analysis of forensic activity has allowed formulating a number of proposals regarding ways and means of improving it. Ways of improving forensic activities have been identified and proposed: increasing the level of technical and forensic support for the disclosure, investigation and prevention of crimes; implementation of measures to increase the effectiveness of the participation of specialists of expert services in conducting investigative actions and operational-search measures. There is also indicated on improving research activities and introducing into practice new technical and forensic tools, forensic methods and techniques. Conducting forensic records, analytical and organizational work based on the introduction of modern automated systems and technologies; synthesis and dissemination of best practices and analysis of expert practice; improving the selection, training and placement of employees of expert units, strengthening official and executive discipline. Intensification of interaction between the expert services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs with other departments of the internal affairs bodies, as well as with other law enforcement agencies, including at the interstate level is described.

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