
Index to All Frequently Asked Questions Pages
Where can I learn more about radiation protection?. Why can't a nuclear gauge explode like a bomb?. What barriers provide protection from radiation produced by a nuclear power plant?. Is radiation exposure from a nuclear power plant always fatal?. How is someone decontaminated if they get radioactive material on them (from a dirty bomb, for example)?. Are there pills to take to protect someone from radiation?. How can exposure to radiation be minimized?. Why doesn't the NRC regulate the radiation in my microwave oven?. Who regulates radioactive materials and radiation exposure?. If radiation is dangerous, why do we use radioactive material?. What's the worst radiation can do to you, and how can this be prevented from this happening?.
Why shouldn't you pick up a radioactive source and put it in your pocket?.Why do you need to be careful around radiation?.Are nuclear plant workers radioactive themselves?.What happens to radiation produced by a plant?.What kind and how much radiation is produced by a nuclear power plant?.
What is tritium, and what can it do to you?.How can I tell if something is radioactive?.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Radiation Protection