What types of radiation are looked for during monitoring?
There are four types of radiation being monitored: • Alpha particles. Alpha radiation is not considered an external hazard because the dead layer of skin will absorb all alpha particles with no harmful effect. However, if inhaled or ingested, it can be an internal hazard. • Beta particles. Beta radiation is considered a slight external hazard and is mainly a skin and internal exposure hazard. • Gamma rays. They are external hazards, which can penetrate materials and travel much farther in matter than alpha and beta particles. • Neutrons. They also penetrate material and are external hazards. Go to > top.
