Differences between Contamination and Exposure - Infographic

Differences between Contamination and Exposure - Infographic Differences between Contamination and Exposure Contrary to popular belief, exposure to radiation is not the same as contamination. It is a common misconception that exposure to radiation, in turn, makes someone radioactive. It becomes important then, to understand the differences between irradiation [exposure] and radioactive contamination. CLICK HERE TO VIEW IMAGE Share this image on your site by copying the codes below pa href=https://www.360training.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Differences-Between-Contamination-and-Exposure.jpgimg src=https://www.360training.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Differences-Between-Contamination-and-Exposure.jpg width=auto border=0 //a/p Contrary to popular belief, exposure to radiation is not the same as contamination. Click To Tweet  The Major Differences Contamination The presence of unwanted in most cases, potentially hazardous substances in the body or sample. The result of ingestion, inhalation, or deposit of a radioisotope onto the body or the samples surface. It is not caused by radiation. It changes the properties of the affected sample. For example: appearance, texture, and reactions. Contaminants can be used as indicators of pollution and/or the presence of impurities. Irradiation [Exposure] The result of ionizing radiation from an external source of radiation being absorbed by part or all of the body or sample. External exposure to radiation alone does not cause the body or sample to become either radioactive or contaminated. Occurs as a result of internal contamination: the ingestion, inhalation, or absorption of a radionuclide into the blood stream. It does not change the taste, texture, appearance, or properties by any significant degree. Irradiation has a range of practical and beneficial uses, particularly for medical and industrial applications. Radiation Hazards with 360training.com Learn more about contamination and exposure with 360training.com. Sign Up for the HAZWOPER 8-Hour Annual Refresher Plus GHS Hazardous Communication Course, or our 40-Hour HAZWOPER or 24-Hour HAZWOPER course. Designed for workers involved in emergency response operations, and the handling, storage, treatment, clean up, and disposal of hazardous substances.