Radiation Safety of Gamma, Electron and X Ray Irradiation Facilities Specific Safety Guide, IAEA Safety Standards Series SSG-8 94 pp.; 8 figures; Language: English, Date Published: 2010

This Safety Guide provides recommendations on how to meet the requirements of the Basic Safety Standards with regard to irradiation facilities. It gives practical information on the safe design and operation of gamma, electron and X ray irradiators in accordance with these requirements, and discusses the beneficial applications of ionizing irradiation and how to avoid potential radiation hazards at industrial irradiators, including contamination arising from damaged radioactive sources. The Safety Guide is intended for use by the designers and operating organizations of these facilities and also by regulatory bodies. 

Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Justification of practices; 3. Types of irradiator; 4. Principal elements of practices; 5. Individual monitoring of workers; 6. Workplace monitoring; 7. Control over radioactive sources; 8. Irradiator design; 9. Testing and maintenance of equipment; 10. Transport, loading and unloading of radioactive sources; 11. Emergency preparedness and response (Source: www.iaea.org).