Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques REPLICA B - ROMA AZIENDA S. CAMILLO FORLANINI

Concept of Radiation Protection The Stochastic and Deterministic Effects of Radiation Carcinogenesis Natural Background Radiation Main Sources of Radiation in Medicine Doses from Diagnostic Imaging Exams Using Radiation History, definition and application areas of Occupational Medicine  National legislation on safety and health at the workplace  Accident at work and occupational diseases definitions  Basic concepts of hazard, risk, prevention, and protection at work  Classification of the occupational main risk factors for health and safety  Key aspects of the Legislative Decree no. 81/2008: general protection measures, prevention figures, their duties and responsibilities  "Risk Assessment" and “Risk management”  Information, education and training, safety signs and procedures  Personal protective equipment (PPE)  Definitions, pathophysiology and prevention elements: • Exposure to ionizing and non ionizing radiations • Exposures to carcinogens and mutagens • Exposure to chemicals • Exposures to biological agents: standard precautions and vaccinations • Manual handling and patients handling • Night shift work • Work on other risk factors for health (VDT, work-related stress, etc.)  Workplace aggressions, prevention and management  Health surveillance and medical surveillance of radiation protection activities

TORRICELLI - Manuale di Diagnostica per Immagini per Tecnici Sanitari di Radiologia A Sacco, M. Ciavarella et al Medicina del lavoro. Manuale per le professioni sanitarie. Nuova ediz. P. Arbarello, T. Feola et al. Medicina legale per le professioni sanitarie. Diritto. Deontologia. Legislazione sociale