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RADIATION
What types of radiation hazards are potentially present on offshore locations?
Two primary types of radiation hazards are potentially present on offshore facilities: man-made sources of radiation and naturally-occurring radiation.Man-made sources can include:
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Radioactive sources used in x-ray and non-destructive testing
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Radioactive sources used for well logging operations
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Other sources like lasers, microwaves and electromagnetic equipment
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