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Occupational Medicine 1976;26:9-12
© 1976 Society of Occupational Medicine

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Radiation Exposure in the Laboratory

J. L. WEEKS, Dr., Director

Health and Safety Division, Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment Pinawa, Canada

X-ray analytical equipment is used in many laboratories. Producing X-rays of relatively low energy and fitting conveniently to the bench top, the potential hazards of this type of equipment are easily overlooked. Fourteen years ago a technician received a dose of some 10,000 rad to the skin of his right thumb while operating an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer. The treatment and subsequent course of this injury are described and it is noted that there is at present no evidence of malignant change in the damaged tissue. The investigation of the incident is discussed and attention is drawn to some pitfalls which await the unwary. Once again, recommendations are made for the prevention of radiation injuries associated with the use of X-ray analytical equipment.

Dr J. L. Weeks, Director, Health and Safety Division, Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment, Pinawa, Manitoba, ROE 1LO, Canada.


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