title: Medical standards for workers in nuclear installations.
abstract: South Africa is moving into the nuclear energy age, and most practitioners are probably not aware of the implications in medical practice. The demands upon workers in this area are very strict, and the doctor who may have to examine them must be aware of this. This article is designed to outline the procedures necessary in examining candidates for employment in the nuclear energy industry.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis; D005128:Eye Diseases; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008004:Licensure; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009787:Occupational Medicine; D010808:Physical Examination; D011834:Radiation Monitoring / Q000592:standards*