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What is ALARA

What is ALARA? You may have heard or seen ALARA and are unsure of its meaning. Regarding radiation doses, ALARA stands for “as low as reasonably achievable.” Radiationsafety.com is a radiation detection company that provides instruments for measuring radiation in the...

What Should I Know About Wearing a Dosimeter Badge? 

What Should I Know About Wearing a Dosimeter Badge?  There are proper ways to wear a dosimeter badge to ensure it functions properly. Dosimeter badges, like those from radiationsafety.com, monitor your radiation exposure, but only if worn correctly. So, what should...

What is OSL Dosimetry and Radiation Detection Badges?

OSL, Advanced Technology for Radiation Measurement RadiationSafety.com utilizes OSL dosimetry in its radiation detection badges. OSL is optically stimulated luminescence; dosimetry measures ionizing radiation dosages. It allows for measuring exposure to radioactive...

Where To Buy A Radiation Dosimeter?

Where can x-ray techs buy radiation dosimeters? Where can x-ray techs buy radiation dosimeter service? Finding the right place to purchase radiation dosimeters can be challenging. As an x-ray tech or office manager, you balance the care of your patients and your...

Dosimeter Badge Pricing

Dosimeter Badge Pricing. Most Labs Have Increased Their Prices! Dosimeter badge pricing goes up along with other medical device expenses. As a healthcare provider, you are going to feel it! Many factors are involved with the increase in the price of medical devices....

Radiation in Everyday Life

Radiation in Everyday Life

We Are Exposed to Natural Occurring Radiation        We are exposed to radiation in every life, in the simple things we do. By understanding where and what radiation is, you can implement tips to protect yourself against some of the hidden dangers.  There are two...

Zaporizhzya Nuclear Power Plant IAEA Ukraine ZNPP

Zaporizhzya Nuclear Power Plant IAEA Ukraine ZNPP

IAEA Ukraine According to the IAEA, things seem to have stabilized in Ukraine around the Zaporizhzya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). The four remote internal safeguards are still giving signals indicating the integrity of the reactors. However, the area is currently under...

How to Measure Radiation?

How to Measure Radiation?

How to measure radiation? How to measure radiation? Detecting radiation is essential but impossible with human senses. Therefore, a radiation detection device is required. Various instruments are available that detect and measure the presence of radiation....

Basics of Radiation Detection

Radiation Detection Radiation detection starts by recognizing that radioactivity is around us all the time. Unfortunately, our human senses cannot detect radiation without assistance. So, similar to carbon monoxide, we need something to alert us. Radiationsafety.com...