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X-RAY EQUIPMENT AND RADIATION SAFETY IN EQUINE PRACTICE 9
the legal limit. Personal monitoring equipment There are also dosimeters available that are
VetBooks.ir consists of lightweight badges that are pinned used to record room exposure.
A book to record exposures is also often
either under or over protective clothing depend-
ing on country-specific regulations. The badges
Since there are distinct differences between
are sent off at regular intervals to be read and required to keep a log of radiation exposures.
a personal radiation log is created. Electronic countries, please contact your local authorities
dosimeters that give an instant reading are also to find out about your specific regulations.
available but are more expensive than badges.
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