This publication presents practical information on occupational radiation protection and examples with good practices from the nuclear industry on how to comply with the requirements established in ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Sri Lanka’s programme to monitor workers exposed to ...

WASHINGTON, DC—A comprehensive radiation shield can cut radiation exposure to primary operators during coronary and structural heart procedures by more than 99% when used in combination with standard ...

Radiation injury remains a significant clinical and public health concern, affecting both patients undergoing therapeutic radiotherapy and individuals exposed to accidental or environmental sources of ...

Relaxing radiation safety standards could place women and children at higher risks of health issues Get an x-ray, and you get a small dose of radiation to visualize your bones and body structures to ...

"A lot of the work that's currently being done in this field is looking at alternatives to lead for gamma protection," said Terry Thiem.

Women working in healthcare who are regularly exposed to radiation from x-rays and other imaging procedures need better ionising radiation protection to help minimise their risk of developing breast ...

A weightless apron suspended from above the operator is capable of providing better protection against radiation to the head and upper body than standard lead garments, new research shows. Writing in ...