title: [Scrap metal and ionizing radiation hazard: prevention and protection].
abstract: The numerous accidents occurred in companies that melt scrap metals have shown that the hazard caused by the presence of radioactive materials--or 'orphan sources'--may have serious consequences on standard production, with great economic and social damage. Italian Legislative Decree No. 100/11 establishes the skills required for the safe management of scrap metals in the whole production cycle, thus requiring the involvement of experts in radiation protection. The paper details the procedures that shall be implemented in the companies that melt scrap metals. Said procedures involve several professional roles: managers, department heads and occupational physicians. The paper describes the general characteristics of the instruments used, staff training programs and the experience gained in 15 years of activity.
authors: Università degli Studi di Brescia - Servizio di Radioprotezione c/o dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Biotecnologie, Viale Europa, 11 25123 Brescia.
authors: U
authors: U
authors: Giugni
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008670:Metals; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000592:standards*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011835:Radiation Protection
chemical_list: D008670:Metals