| Standardisation of radiation portal monitor controls and readouts. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20858682 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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There is an urgent need to standardise the numbering configuration of radiation portal monitor sensing panels. Currently, manufacturers use conflicting numbering schemes that may confuse operators of these varied systems. There is a similar problem encountered with the varied choices of coloured indicator lights and coloured print lines designated for gamma and neutron alarms. In addition, second-party software that changes the alarm colour scheme may also have been installed. Furthermore, no provision exists for the colour blind or to provide work stations with only black ink on alarm printouts. These inconsistencies and confusing set-ups could inadvertently cause a misinterpretation of the alarm, resulting in the potential release of a radiological hazard into a sovereign country. These issues are discussed, and a proposed solution is offered. |
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Authors:
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M Tinker |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Radiation protection dosimetry Volume: 141 ISSN: 1742-3406 ISO Abbreviation: Radiat Prot Dosimetry Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-22 Completed Date: 2011-02-02 Revised Date: 2011-05-23 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8109958 Medline TA: Radiat Prot Dosimetry Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 305-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, USA. mike.tinker@pnl.gov |
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Environmental Exposure
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prevention & control Environmental Monitoring / methods* Equipment Design Humans Neutrons Nuclear Weapons Radiation Monitoring / methods* Radiation Protection Radioactive Hazard Release / prevention & control Radiometry / methods* Reference Standards Risk Assessment / methods Safety Management / methods*, standards Terrorism |
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