Health Hazards of Radiation & Safety Precautions

Health Hazard

1. Overexposure to radiation can cause skin disease or destroy organs in the body
2. It can cause damage to human genes (genetic mutation)
3. It can lead to leukemia (Cancer of the blood)

Safety Precautions

1. A thick lead concrete block should be used to shield workers in the industry 
2. The dose of radiation absorbed by patients should be controlled 
3. Radiological workers should wear film sensitive to radiation as badges