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Gross Beta Screening and Monitoring Procedure using Urine Bioassay for Radiation Workers of Radioisotope Production Facilities

뇨시료 전베타 분석법을 이용한 동위원소 생산시설 종사자 내부오염 스크리닝 및 감시절차 개발

  • Yoon, Seokwon (National Radiation Emergency Medical Center, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences) ;
  • Kim, Mee-Ryeong (Department of Nuclear Engineering, Hanyang University) ;
  • Park, Seyoung (National Radiation Emergency Medical Center, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences) ;
  • Pak, Min-Jeong (National Radiation Emergency Medical Center, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences) ;
  • Yoo, Jaeryong (National Radiation Emergency Medical Center, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences) ;
  • Jang, Han-Ki (Radiation Research Division, Korea Radioisotope Association) ;
  • Ha, Wi-Ho (National Radiation Emergency Medical Center, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences)
  • 윤석원 (한국원자력의학원 국가방사선비상진료센터) ;
  • 김미령 (한양대학교 원자력공학과) ;
  • 박세영 (한국원자력의학원 국가방사선비상진료센터) ;
  • 박민정 (한국원자력의학원 국가방사선비상진료센터) ;
  • 유재룡 (한국원자력의학원 국가방사선비상진료센터) ;
  • 장한기 (한국동위원소협회 방사선연구부) ;
  • 하위호 (한국원자력의학원 국가방사선비상진료센터)
  • Received : 2013.03.14
  • Accepted : 2013.05.09
  • Published : 2013.06.30

Abstract

The internal contamination screening method using gross beta measurement was performed for radioisotope workers. 24 h and spot urine samples from workers of medical isotope production facilities were collected and measured. Most of the results were similar with the background level of gross beta activity except for a specific worker. Gross beta activity was slightly increased in several hours after finishing work. And the environmental factor of production facilities causing internal contamination were estimated based on screening results. The additional detailed internal dose assessment must be followed after the screening for protection of workers. Moreover, a procedure was established to apply a simple internal contamination assessment for radiation workers.

전베타 방사능 분석법을 이용한 내부오염 스크리닝법을 검증하였고 실제 의료용 동위원소 생산시설 종사자 내부오염을 판단하는데 적용하였다. 종사자의 작업 종료 후 첫 번째로 채취된 뇨시료(spot 시료)와 24시간 동안 취합된 뇨시료(24 h 시료)를 채취하여 측정하였다. 특정 종사자의 경우를 제외하고 대부분의 측정결과는 일반인 체내 기저준위인 100 Bq $kg^{-1}$을 기준으로 22% 이내로 변동폭이 작았다. 측정결과 작업종료 후 수 시간 이내 종사자 뇨시료의 전베타 농도가 전반적으로 35% 이상 상승하는 경향이 있었다. 또한 스크리닝 결과와 작업일지를 바탕으로 작업장내부 구조상 오염을 유발하는 요인을 추정 할 수 있었으며 추가 세부 핵종별 분석법을 바탕으로 내부피폭선량을 평가해야 할 것으로 판단되었다. 한편 사업장에서 신속히 적용 가능한 내부오염평가 절차를 수립하였다.

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