Jacques Blanchette, Louis Renaud, Farah Nasser, Yvan Dutil
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Abstract
In 1989, following a workplace conflict, a worker activated an industrial radiography generator exposing a colleague to a significant amount of ionizing radiation. To our knowledge, this is the only documented case where an X-ray machine was used to commit a criminal act. Since the incident, 35 years have passed. Using the scientific information gathered at the time, we have attempted to create the clearest possible picture of this event. Although scientific knowledge has advanced since then, the overall assessment remains unchanged. An important lesson to be drawn from this crime is the significance of taking early actions to identify the level of exposure and ensure timely intervention to minimize the consequences for the victim. Another takeaway from this event is the numerous challenges the worker faced in having his situation acknowledged by both law enforcement authorities and various government agencies, given the unique nature of the incident.
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Radiation Protection Dosimetry covers all aspects of personal and environmental dosimetry and monitoring, for both ionising and non-ionising radiations. This includes biological aspects, physical concepts, biophysical dosimetry, external and internal personal dosimetry and monitoring, environmental and workplace monitoring, accident dosimetry, and dosimetry related to the protection of patients. Particular emphasis is placed on papers covering the fundamentals of dosimetry; units, radiation quantities and conversion factors. Papers covering archaeological dating are included only if the fundamental measurement method or technique, such as thermoluminescence, has direct application to personal dosimetry measurements. Papers covering the dosimetric aspects of radon or other naturally occurring radioactive materials and low level radiation are included. Animal experiments and ecological sample measurements are not included unless there is a significant relevant content reason.
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