Page 604 - Radiation Safety

Safe Handling of Nuclear Gauges and X-Ray Analyzers

Calibration:

▪ Calibration is needed because measurements are made in relative values.

▪ It is important to use good accuracy and sensitivity instruments for measurement of

radiation and personnel exposure.

▪ The instrument should be calibrated at a recognised calibration centre.

▪ It is important to check on validity of the calibration certificate before using the

instrument.

▪ The instrument should be sent for re-calibration once it is expired.

▪ The calibration factor should be used in order to get the actual reading of exposure or

dose of the radiation measured.