OSHA 1910.1096

Question 1

Radiation

Answer 1

Alpha, Beta, Gamma rays, Neutrons, High-speed electrons/protons, other atomic particles

Question 2

Radioactive Material

Answer 2

Means any material which emits, by spontaneous nuclear disintegration, corpuscular or electromagnetic emanations

Question 3

Restricted area

Answer 3

Means any area access to which is controlled by the employer for purpose of protection of individuals from exposure to radiation or radioactive material.

Question 4

Dose

Answer 4

Means the quantity of ionizing radiation absorbed, per unit of mass, by the body or by any portion of the body.

Question 5

Rad

Answer 5

Means a measure if the dose of any ionizing radiation to body tissue in terms of the energy absorbed per unit of mass of the tissue.

Question 6

Rem

Answer 6

Means a measure of the dose of any ionizing radiation to body tissue in terms of its estimated biological effect relative to a dose of 1 roentgen of X-rays.

Question 7

1 Rem equivalent X-ray and gamma

Answer 7

1 roentgen

Question 8

1 Rem equivalent of Beta/Gamma

Answer 8

1 Rad

Question 9

1 Rem equivalent for neutrons and high energy protons

Answer 9

.1 Rad

Question 10

1 Rem equivalent for particles heavier than protons and have suffice to energy to reach the lens of the eye

Answer 10

.05 Rad

Question 11

1 Rem equivalent for neutron fluxes

Answer 11

Question 12

Gamma / X-Ray Rad to Rem threshold

Answer 12

Up to energies of 3 MeV

Question 13

One quarter dose limit

Answer 13

Whole body - 1.25 Rem
Hands, Feet - 18.75 Rem
Skin - 7.5

Question 14

Permitted so long as:

Answer 14

Whole body no greater than 3 Rem in a quarter and total dose shall not exceed 5(N-18) rems where N is age