An Introduction to Radiation Protection - Softcover

Martin, Alan; Harbison, Sam; Beach, Karen; Cole, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1138333077 ISBN 13: 9781138333079

Publisher: CRC Press, 2018

Synopsis

This highly-readable account of the nature of the hazards presented by ionizing radiation and the methods of protection is an ideal introductory text for those new to the field, and for the non-specialist. The seventh edition continues to cover the technical principles underlying the control of radiation hazards, radiation detection and measurement and the biological effects of radiation, followed by a consideration of industry-specific radiation protection issues. Further specialised topics include risk assessment, waste management and decommissioning, radiological emergencies, relevant legislation and organizational issues and, new to this edition, environmental radiation protection.

About this title

About the Author

Alan Martin formerly ran the consultancy Alan Martin Associates, UK

Sam Harbison is a Health & Safety Consultant based in Kent and was formerly Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Nuclear Installations, Health & Safety Executive, UK

Karen Beach is a Radiation Protection Advisor for Research Sites Restoration Ltd, UK

Peter Cole is Radiation Protection Advisor and Professor in the Department of Physics, University of Liverpool and past President of the UK Society of Radiation Protection

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138333077
• ISBN 13: 9781138333079
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 246