Radiation: Ionizing and Non-Ionizing
Radiation sources are found in a wide range of occupational settings.
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If radiation is not properly controlled, it can be potentially hazardous to the health of workers.
- Ionizing radiation: All forms of ionizing radiation have sufficient energy to dislodge an atom's electrons. Ionization may destabilize molecules within cells and lead to tissue damage.
- Non-ionizing radiation: This form of radiation does not have enough energy to dislodge an atom's electrons. It is essential to life, but excessive exposures will cause tissue damage.
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5-2. Which form of radiation has sufficient energy to dislodge electrons from atoms?
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