Status quo of radiation protection in some pet hospitals in Beijing-Tianjin Region, China
10.13491/j.issn.1004-714X.2022.03.005
- VernacularTitle:京津地区部分宠物医院放射防护现状分析
- Author:
Song LI
1
;
Quan WU
1
;
Chen YIN
1
;
Wei ZHOU
1
;
Jie GAO
1
;
Hezheng ZHAI
1
;
Chao WEI
1
;
Xue CHEN
1
;
YU CHENGCHENG
1
;
Wenyi ZHANG
1
;
LIU QINGFEN
1
Author Information
1. Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192 China.
- Publication Type:OriginalArticles
- Keywords:
Workplace of veterinary X-ray facility;
Status quo assessment;
Radiation protection testing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health
2022;31(3):284-289
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the status quo and existing problems of radiation protection for veterinary X-ray facilitiesin Beijing-Tianjin region, China, and to provide a basis for improving radiation protection management level. Methods According to the requirements of the Technical guidelines for status quo assessment of occupational hazard of the employing unit (AQ/T 4270—2015), the study performed status quo assessment on the workplaces of veterinary X-ray facilities in 16 pet hospitals in Beijing-Tianjin region, and comprehensively analyzed the impact of the workplaces on the health of radiation workers and the public. Results In terms of personnel management, the pass rates of occupational health management post setting, personnel training, personal protective equipment, individual monitoring of occupational external exposure, notification of occupational hazards, and occupational health surveillance were 100%, 81.3%, 100%, 75%, 37.5%, and 25%, respectively. In terms of workplace management, most workplaces had reasonable layout and zoning and complete protection and emergency devices. However, there were some problems in some places, such as non-standard radiation warning signs, no notice board of occupational hazards, and no radiation protection testing. In terms of document management, all institutions had imperfect system documents. Conclusion The workplaces of veterinary X-ray facilities in 16 institutions basically meet the requirements for radiation protection, but there are also some problems, such as inadequate management of personnel and workplace radiation protection, and imperfect system documents. Institutions should strengthen the study of radiation protection knowledge. The competent authorities should strengthen supervision, formulate corresponding standards for radiation protection, enhance training, and improve the professional level of staff.
