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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:

  •   Radioactive sources used in x-ray and non-destructive testing

  •   Radioactive sources used for well logging operations

  •   Other sources like lasers, microwaves and electromagnetic equipment

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