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PASSIVE DOSEMETER [1 record]

Record 1 2008-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Radiation Protection
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Occupational Health and Safety
CONT

In this study, breath analysis was used to evaluate worker exposure to volatile chemicals at hazardous waste sites. Pre- and post-shift alveolar breath samples were collected in Tedlar gas sampling bags, using the Apnea Technique. Full-shift, breathing-zone samples were collected on charcoal tubes with low-flow pumps and a passive dosimeter.

Key term(s)
  • passive dosemeter

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Radioprotection
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
DEF

Type de dosimètre qui enregistre les événements et les garde en mémoire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos científicos
  • Protección contra la radiación
  • Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
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