Relationships among health, safety and environment (HSE) factors and the radiation received and incidence of cancer among the radiologic technologists
Introduction: Radiologists and radiotherapists are frequently exposed to elevated levels of radiation compared to the general population. This study aimed to assess the impact of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) conditions on employees in radiology and diagnostic imaging services regarding the...
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| author | Mohammad Ghanbari Reza Dehghanzadeh Pejman Azmoon George Bakhturidze |
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| description | Introduction: Radiologists and radiotherapists are frequently exposed to elevated levels of radiation compared to the general population. This study aimed to assess the impact of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) conditions on employees in radiology and diagnostic imaging services regarding the incidence of cancer. Methods: This cross-sectional survey comprised two components: (1) Evaluation of HSE conditions in radiology and diagnostic imaging services within hospitals, and (2) Examination of radiation doses received by radiologic technologists, along with investigating cancer incidence among these workers. Results: Among the 29 and 54 participants, the two-month and annual doses exceeded standard levels. The HSE condition survey revealed mean scores across all hospitals of 75.5±10.2 for radiation safety, 88.2±8.5 for general safety, and 47±10.6 for emergency safety. No cases of suspected radiation-related cancer symptoms were identified. Higher scores on metrics such as individual dosimeter usage, adherence to proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), equipment safety checks, device leak testing, presence of safety warnings, and attention to HSE issues were associated with reduced radiation exposure and fewer doses received by participants. Conclusion: Adherence to safety protocols leads to decreased radiation exposure and mitigates concerns regarding occupational diseases. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8e1c0ec8aa1c48c3987f2e7bce0648712025-02-06T10:30:14ZengTabriz: Hamid Allahverdipour, 2024-BioSocial Health Journal3060-62682024-03-0111475210.34172/bshj.8bshj-8Relationships among health, safety and environment (HSE) factors and the radiation received and incidence of cancer among the radiologic technologistsMohammad Ghanbari0Reza Dehghanzadeh1Pejman Azmoon2George Bakhturidze3Health and Environment Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranHealth and Environment Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranDepartment of Environmental Health Engineering, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranSchool of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USAIntroduction: Radiologists and radiotherapists are frequently exposed to elevated levels of radiation compared to the general population. This study aimed to assess the impact of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) conditions on employees in radiology and diagnostic imaging services regarding the incidence of cancer. Methods: This cross-sectional survey comprised two components: (1) Evaluation of HSE conditions in radiology and diagnostic imaging services within hospitals, and (2) Examination of radiation doses received by radiologic technologists, along with investigating cancer incidence among these workers. Results: Among the 29 and 54 participants, the two-month and annual doses exceeded standard levels. The HSE condition survey revealed mean scores across all hospitals of 75.5±10.2 for radiation safety, 88.2±8.5 for general safety, and 47±10.6 for emergency safety. No cases of suspected radiation-related cancer symptoms were identified. Higher scores on metrics such as individual dosimeter usage, adherence to proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), equipment safety checks, device leak testing, presence of safety warnings, and attention to HSE issues were associated with reduced radiation exposure and fewer doses received by participants. Conclusion: Adherence to safety protocols leads to decreased radiation exposure and mitigates concerns regarding occupational diseases.https://biosocialhealthjournal.com/PDF/bshj-1-47.pdfradiationsafetyhospitalsoccupational diseases |
| spellingShingle | Mohammad Ghanbari Reza Dehghanzadeh Pejman Azmoon George Bakhturidze Relationships among health, safety and environment (HSE) factors and the radiation received and incidence of cancer among the radiologic technologists BioSocial Health Journal radiation safety hospitals occupational diseases |
| title | Relationships among health, safety and environment (HSE) factors and the radiation received and incidence of cancer among the radiologic technologists |
| title_full | Relationships among health, safety and environment (HSE) factors and the radiation received and incidence of cancer among the radiologic technologists |
| title_fullStr | Relationships among health, safety and environment (HSE) factors and the radiation received and incidence of cancer among the radiologic technologists |
| title_full_unstemmed | Relationships among health, safety and environment (HSE) factors and the radiation received and incidence of cancer among the radiologic technologists |
| title_short | Relationships among health, safety and environment (HSE) factors and the radiation received and incidence of cancer among the radiologic technologists |
| title_sort | relationships among health safety and environment hse factors and the radiation received and incidence of cancer among the radiologic technologists |
| topic | radiation safety hospitals occupational diseases |
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