Alert Notification
- Alert notifications are issued to radiation workers who exceed 5 mSv per quarter to prevent them from exceeding the dose limit.
(Unit: Persons)
| Occupation | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologist | 587 | 560 | 630 | 683 | 579 |
| Suspected | 143 | 127 | 147 | 123 | 132 |
| Dentist | 7 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 11 |
| Dental hygienist | 9 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Nurse | 16 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 8 |
| Nurse aide | 6 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Assistant staff | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Others | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 770 | 709 | 819 | 841 | 744 |
On-site Investigation
- On-site investigations are conducted for radiation workers who exceed 20 mSv per quarter to prevent them from exceeding the dose limit. They are also conducted for those who have already exceeded the limit to prevent recurrence.
Education for Diagnostic Radiation Safety Managers
- When a diagnostic radiation-generating device is installed, the founder or manager of the medical institution must appoint a safety manager, and the person appointed as the safety manager must receive the relevant education and training * Initial training (within 1 year from the date of appointment), continuing education (every 3 years) Article 37, Paragraphs 2 and 3 of the "Medical Service Act" and Article 2, Paragraph 3 of the "Regulations on the Education for Diagnostic Radiation Safety Managers and Designation of Educational Institutions"
| Institution Name | Location | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| The Korean Radiology Foundation | Seocho-gu, Seoul | 02-576-8458 |
| Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk | 02-6328-0303 |
| Korean Radiological Technologists Association | Seocho-gu, Seoul | 02-576-6524 |