| Systematic approach to training occupationally exposed workers in ghana and the rest of Africa. | |
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PMID: 21709492 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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The International Basic Safety Standards requires that all personnel on whom protection and safety depends be trained and qualified. The Radiation Protection Institute of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission has adopted a systematic approach to training those occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation in the course of their work. In collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency several training courses have been implemented at the national level and in the African region. From 1993 to 2008, more than 400 occupationally exposed workers in Ghana were trained on radiation safety. Several African regional training events on radiation safety have also been executed with a total participation number of 583 individuals. The training events have contributed towards upgrading the safety culture within institutions that have participated. |
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Mary Boadu; Cyril Schandorf; Geoffrey Emi-Reynolds; Augustine Faanu; Stephen Inkoom; Prince Kwabena Gyekye; Cynthia Kaikor Mensah |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Health physics Volume: 101 Suppl 2 ISSN: 1538-5159 ISO Abbreviation: Health Phys Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-06-28 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985093R Medline TA: Health Phys Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S116-20 Citation Subset: IM |
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* Radiological and Medical Sciences Research Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, P. O. Box LG 80, Legon, Accra, Ghana; † University of Ghana, School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, Department of Nuclear Safety and Security, P. O. Box AE 1, Atomic, Accra, Ghana.; ‡ Radiation Protection Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, P. O. Box LG80, Legon, Accra, Ghana. |
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