Abstract:
Radiation has the power to both save and harm lives. Radiography technique is one
of the most widely utilized non-destructive methods, used in industry to evaluate
the structural integrity or find out the hidden details of an assembled structure.
Since this method uses ionizing radiation, it is important to ensure not only the
quality of product, but also the safety of the technician and the general public, as
well as the protection of the environment. Since the technique deals with very large
amounts of radiation during testing periods, improper practice could result in the
technician and the public being exposed to a large dose of radiation in just a few of
seconds.
Therefore, a high degree of care and professionalism is required for radiographywork. Moreover, contamination from a corroded or damaged source can cause
additional radiation hazards to radiography personnel. The radiography procedure
for a job is developed in such a way that only a minimum dose is received during
practice. This is achieved through the proper design of radiography exposure
installation, proper training of radiation workers, strict adherence to radiation
safety rules and proper selection and maintenance of radiation sources. This
research deals with various aspect of radiation safety norms to be implemented
during the practice.
