Investigation of radiation protection status in non-medical radiation institutions in Fujian Province, China

Abstract

Objective To investigate the number and categorical distribution of non-medical radiation institutions in Fujian Province, China, and to explore the current situation of radiation occupational hazards prevention and control and the occupational health management of radiation workers in employing units.

Methods The industrial enterprises engaged in the application of nuclear technology in our province were investigated, and different types of employing units were selected to monitor the radioactivity level in the workplace.

Results A total of 377 non-medical radiation institutions were reported in the province, with a total of 5 221 radiation workers (except luggage detector units); 1246 radiation workers held radiation worker certificates, accounting for 23.87%; 5 103 radiation workers carried out personal dose monitoring, accounting for 97.74%; 5 061 radiation workers participated in radiation protection knowledge training, accounting for 96.94%; a total of 4 895 (93.76%) radiation workers received physical examination.

Conclusion Health supervision authorities in Fujian Province should strengthen the supervision of non-medical radiation institutions, further improve the level of occupational health management, and protect the health rights and interests of radiation workers to the maximum extent.

Abstract

摘要： 目的 掌握我省非医疗放射工作单位数量以及分类分布情况, 了解用人单位放射性职业病危害防治现状和放 射工作人员职业健康管理等情况。 方法 对我省从事核技术应用的工业企业进行调查, 并选取不同类别的用人单位 开展工作场所放射性水平监测。 结果 全省共上报非医疗机构放射工作单位377家, 放射工作人员5 221人(除行包 检测仪单位), 持放射工作人员证1246人, 持证率23.87%; 5 103人进行了个人剂量监测, 监测率97.74%; 5 061人参 加了放射防护知识培训, 培训率96.94%; 4 895人进行了放射工作人员体检, 体检率93.76%。 结论 福建省卫生监督 机构要加大对非医疗放射机构的监督力度, 进一步提高职业卫生管理水平, 最大限度保护放射工作人员的健康权益。