What is ISO 2919-Requirements and classification of sealed radioactive sources about?
ISO 2919 is an international standard on radiological protection that discusses the requirements and classification of sealed radioactive sources to ensure radiation protection.
ISO 2919 establishes a classification system for sealed radioactive sources that is based on test performance and specifies general requirements, performance tests, production tests, marking and certification.
ISO 2919 provides a set of tests by which manufacturers of sealed radioactive sources can evaluate the safety of their products in use and users of such sources can select types that are suitable for the required application, especially where protection against the release of radioactive material, with consequent exposure to ionizing radiation, is concerned. ISO 2919 can also serve as guidance to regulating authorities.
The tests fall into several groups, including, for example, exposure to abnormally high and low temperatures and a variety of mechanical tests. Each test can be applied in several degrees of severity. The criterion of a pass or fail depends on the leakage of the contents of the sealed radioactive source.
A list of the main typical applications of sealed radioactive sources, with a suggested test schedule for each application, is given in Table 3. The tests constitute minimum requirements corresponding to the applications in the broadest sense. Factors to be considered for applications in especially severe conditions are listed in 4.2.
Note1: ISO 2919 makes no attempt to classify the design of sources, their method of construction or their calibration in terms of the radiation emitted.
Note2: Radioactive materials inside a nuclear reactor, including sealed sources and fuel elements, are not covered by ISO 2919.
Who is ISO 2919-Requirements and classification of sealed radioactive sources for?
ISO 2919 on the requirements and classification of sealed radioactive sources is useful for:
- Sealed radioactive sources manufacturers
- Sealed radioactive sources testing laboratories/test personnel
- Occupational health and safety departments
- Risk assessment authorities
- Quality assurance departments
Why should you use ISO 2919-Requirements and classification of sealed radioactive sources?
Safety is the prime consideration when establishing standards about the use of sealed radioactive sources. Sealed-source users have established an enviable record of safe usage because of scrutiny of the conditions of application of the sealed radioactive source by the regulating authority, the supplier, and the user.
However, as the application of sealed radioactive sources becomes more diversified and as regulating agencies become more numerous, an International Standard is needed to specify the characteristics of a sealed radioactive source and the essential performance and safety testing methods for a particular application and, thus, maintain the record of safe usage.
ISO 2919 provides you with designation and classification, activity level requirements, performance requirements, the procedure for establishing classification and performance requirements, test methods, source marking, quality assurance and much more.
The requirements and test methods provided by ISO 2919 assist you in improving the performance and quality of the sealed radioactive sources and ensure protection against severe health issues due to radiation.
With obedience and compliance to ISO 2919, you can enhance the efficacy of sealed radioactive sources and manufacture a standardized product.
