New data shows occupational exposure to radiation is well below safety limit
Australian dose records from 2021 - 2022 show that occupational exposure to ionising radiation is well below the safety limit.
Australia contributes to key UN radiation exposure reports
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency experts contributed to two reports on radiation exposure and health effects that were approved by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation.
ANRDR publications
The ANRDR was established up in 2010 to record and store radiation doses received by individuals in the course of their employment in a centralised database. This page references publications relevant to the ANRDR.
Occupational exposure: Workers exposed to radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation
Occupational exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF EMR) is normally low but certain workers can be exposed to high levels if controls are not in place. There is no established evidence that occupational exposure to RF EMR causes long-term health effects.
Occupational exposure: Workers exposed to extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields
Occupational exposure to extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields is normally low but can be elevated for certain occupations. There are international guidelines for limiting exposure to workers and there are no established health effects below these limits.
Occupational exposure: Industrial radiography workers
Industrial radiography workers must be trained in the correct use of industrial radiography equipment. Not following procedures, a lack of awareness and not setting-up the controlled area properly may result in over exposure to high levels of ionising radiation.
Radiation at work explained
Do you use, or are you exposed to radiation as part of your work? Our new suite of occupational exposure factsheets have been designed to keep you informed about the type of radiation you may be exposed to, any possible health effects and how to adequately protect yourself.
