Abstract
Exposure limits for workers and the public are based on both chemical toxicity and radiation dose. As a consequence of the different procedures used in their calculation they are incompatible, and adherence to one limit may result in a serious breach of the other. This paper explores the background to these limits, the problems posed by their application and proposes how best to achieve compliance with both limits.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
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Validation Study
MeSH terms
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Air Pollutants, Radioactive / analysis
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Air Pollutants, Radioactive / pharmacokinetics*
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Inhalation Exposure / analysis*
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Kidney / metabolism*
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Maximum Allowable Concentration
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Occupational Exposure / analysis*
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Radiation Dosage
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Radiometry / methods*
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Reproducibility of Results
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Risk Assessment / methods*
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Uranium / analysis
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Uranium / pharmacokinetics*
Substances
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Air Pollutants, Radioactive
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Uranium