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RADIATION RISK MANAGEMENT:

Radiation Risk Evaluation

Risk evaluation is based on maximum permissible dose limits.

Evaluation in terms of levels of risks:

➢Acceptable risk: risk that may be accepted without any

condition.

➢Tolerable risk: risk that may be accepted with control

measures in place and the risk levels is tolerated.

➢Intolerable risk: risk that cannot be accepted under normal

conditions.