Radiation has added a new dimension to the industrial hygienist’s role — a dimension that includes extreme time pressure in response, identification, isolation and protection.
Exposure to high levels of radiation can be dangerous. Because radiation is odorless and invisible, those who must work with radioactive materials need special equipment to ensure their safety and the safety of those around them. Therefore, speed, accuracy and reliability are more important than ever in radiation detection instruments used to assess radioactive threats and to guide life-saving decisions.