säteilysuojeluviranomaisten
Säteilysuojelu, or radiation protection, refers to the principles and practices designed to reduce or prevent harm from exposure to ionizing radiation. This field is crucial in various sectors, including healthcare, nuclear power, research, and industrial applications. The primary goal of radiation protection is to limit radiation doses to individuals and the general public to levels that are considered safe, minimizing the risk of adverse health effects such as cancer and genetic mutations.
The fundamental principles of radiation protection are often summarized by the ALARA principle, which stands for
Effective radiation protection involves a combination of technical measures and organizational procedures. These include shielding materials