Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials: Principles and Practices (Advances in Environmental Sci.) - Hardcover

Irvin, T. Rick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1574440098 ISBN 13: 9781574440096

Publisher: CRC Press, 1996

Synopsis

Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials - known in the industry as NORM -has become an important part of the regular training required for workers in oil and gas production, refinery and petrochemical manufacturing, and in certain types of mining. Proper handling of NORM-contaminated wastes and use of appropriate radiation detection and protective equipment are now understood to be important components of good worker safety programs. Until now, no practical, easy-to-read, book was available to supplement worker training courses on NORM management. Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials: Principles and Practices fills this void by providing, in a single publication, an ideal reference for industry managers, supervisors and line personnel. The book stresses the proper handling and management of NORM contaminated wastes and provides a firm understanding of the chemical properties of radioactive agents, their toxicological effects, and the appropriate containerization and disposal methods for these materials.

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T. Rick Irvin

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1574440098
• ISBN 13: 9781574440096
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160