- Tytuł:
- Estimate of radon exposure in geothermal SPAs in Poland
- Autorzy:
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Walczak, Katarzyna
Olszewski, Jerzy
Zmyślony, Marek - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2177082.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2015-09-21
- Wydawca:
- Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
- Tematy:
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Polska
occupational exposure
worker
radon
ionizing radiation
spa visitor - Opis:
- Objectives Geothermal waters may contain soluble, radioactive radon gas. Spa facilities that use geothermal water may be a source of an increased radiation dose to people who stay there. It has been necessary to assess the exposure to radon among people: workers and visitors of spa centers that use geothermal waters. Material and Methods In 2013, workers of the Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine measured concentrations of radon over the geothermal water surfaces in 9 selected Polish spa centers which use geothermal water for recreational and medicinal purposes. The measurements were performed by active dosimetry using Lucas scintillation cells. Results According to our research, the doses received by the personnel in Polish geothermal spas are < 0.6 mSv/year. In 1 of the investigated spas, the estimated annual dose to the staff may exceed 3 mSv/year. Conclusions In Polish geothermal spas, neither the workers nor the visitors are at risk of receiving doses that exceed the safe limits.
- Źródło:
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International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2016, 29, 1; 161-166
1232-1087
1896-494X - Pojawia się w:
- International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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