Is it safe to work in a proton therapy facility?
Absolutely. We have more than 50 years experience operating proton centers and they have a demonstrated safety record. Staff are well trained and there are monitoring devices in place to ensure that there are no safety concerns. The radiation exposure that personnel are exposed to is very low. In fact, the exposure rates inside the clinic are often lower than the amount of radiation you receive outside, simply by being out in the sun.
Yes, it is safe to work at a proton therapy facility. Proton therapy centers have been in operation for more than 50 years and they have a demonstrated safety record. The radiation safety standards in a proton center are the same as those in an X-ray radiation center, which is found in almost every hospital in the United States. There are monitoring devices in place to ensure safety. The radiation exposure that personnel are exposed to is very low. In fact, the exposure rates inside the clinic are often lower than the amount of radiation received outside, simply by being out in the sun.
