This sheet reviews working around ionizing radiation, particularly working with or near X-ray machines. This information is based on published research. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is ionizing radiation? Radiation waves are usually invisible (can’t be seen) and have no weight nor odor. Radiation is grouped into 2 categories: 1) non-ionizing and 2) ionizing. Non-ionizing radiation has less energy than ionizing radiation. …
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Fact Sheet: X-rays
This sheet is about having X-rays while pregnant or breastfeeding. This information is based on published research. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What are X-rays? X-rays are a form of energy known as ionizing radiation. X-rays have enough energy to pass through the body. As the X-ray moves through the body, it passes through bones, tissues, and organs differently. This allows an image of the inside of the body to be created. These …
Fact Sheet: Iodine-131
This sheet is about exposure to iodine-131 in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This sheet will not cover environmental exposures that might occur due to accidents in nuclear plants or inappropriate handling of radioactive iodine-131. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is iodine-131? Iodine-131 (also known as I-131) is a radioisotope of iodine. Radioisotopes release radiation. …
Fact Sheet: Working as a Veterinarian or Veterinarian Technician
This sheet talks about some of the general exposures present in veterinary work settings and outlines some resources available to help create a safe work environment. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What types of hazards might be at my workplace? In general, workplace hazards that veterinarians (vets) and veterinary technicians (vet techs) could include: anesthesia and waste …
Fact Sheet: Working in a Dental Office
This sheet is about exposures for a dentist, dental assistant, or dental hygienist in a dental office setting. It also suggests some resources available to help create a safe work environment. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers and occupational safety officers. What types of hazards might be at my workplace? Some of the potential workplace hazards that dental workers might face include: Infectious diseases / …
