Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which type of electromagnetic radiation consists of x-rays and gamma rays?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation consists of x-rays and gamma rays?
- Ionizing radiation (correct)
- Microwave (MW)
- Infrared (IR)
- Ultraviolet (UV)
Which type of electromagnetic radiation provides light and heat?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation provides light and heat?
- Radio Frequency (RF)
- Ultraviolet (UV)
- Microwave (MW)
- Infrared (IR) (correct)
What are the types of electromagnetic radiation that consist of non-ionizing radiation?
What are the types of electromagnetic radiation that consist of non-ionizing radiation?
- Infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV)
- Microwave (MW) and Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) (correct)
- Ultraviolet (UV) and Radio Frequency (RF)
- X-rays and gamma rays
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is commonly emitted by lasers in 'optical frequencies'?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is commonly emitted by lasers in 'optical frequencies'?
What are the higher frequencies of electromagnetic radiation known as?
What are the higher frequencies of electromagnetic radiation known as?
Where might workers be exposed to ionizing radiation?
Where might workers be exposed to ionizing radiation?
Which of the following is an occupational setting with ionizing radiation sources?
Which of the following is an occupational setting with ionizing radiation sources?
In which situation might workers be exposed to high levels of naturally-occurring radioactive materials (NORM)?
In which situation might workers be exposed to high levels of naturally-occurring radioactive materials (NORM)?
Which type of facility is at risk of exposure to ionizing radiation from nuclear medicine and radiation oncology?
Which type of facility is at risk of exposure to ionizing radiation from nuclear medicine and radiation oncology?
Where might workers encounter technologically enhanced naturally-occurring radioactive material (TENORM)?
Where might workers encounter technologically enhanced naturally-occurring radioactive material (TENORM)?
What is the primary focus of the Ionizing Radiation Safety and Health Topics page provided by OSHA?
What is the primary focus of the Ionizing Radiation Safety and Health Topics page provided by OSHA?
Which sectors are covered by OSHA's Ionizing Radiation standards?
Which sectors are covered by OSHA's Ionizing Radiation standards?
How have OSHA's Ionizing Radiation standards changed since the original 1971 version of 29 CFR 1910.1096?
How have OSHA's Ionizing Radiation standards changed since the original 1971 version of 29 CFR 1910.1096?
Where can emergency response workers find specific information on protecting themselves during radiological emergencies?
Where can emergency response workers find specific information on protecting themselves during radiological emergencies?
Which agencies, besides OSHA, have updated standards based on more recent radiation protection guidance?
Which agencies, besides OSHA, have updated standards based on more recent radiation protection guidance?
