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How does EPA use the concept of distance in radiation protection?

April 26, 2017concept distance EPA radiation

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How does EPA use the concept of distance in radiation protection?

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We also consider distance in analyzing potential exposures from a source. If a person is at a contaminated site, or working around radioactive material, we assess how the exposures vary if the person is closer to, or farther away from, the source of radiation.