Know more with PAA - see what ionizing radiation is and where it occurs
27.06.2023
Nearly 5,000 institutions of various kind in Poland use ionizing radiation. In total, all of these entities conduct nearly 8,000 activities, using ionizing radiation, for example, in veterinary offices or at airports. Where else? Take a look at a short animated film on the subject.
This is the first episode of an animated educational series in which the National Atomic Energy Agency wants to raise awareness of ionizing radiation, as well as aspects of nuclear safety and radiation protection related to its use.
Every year in Poland, on average, 100 institutions start using ionizing radiation in industry, medicine or science. At present, we have nearly 5,000 entities which in total conduct almost 8,000 activities involving this type of radiation. These include health, scientific and research centers and various types of production facilities. Ionizing radiation is the most commonly used:
- in veterinary offices (X-ray devices),
- at airports or at the border for screening luggage and shipments (X-ray scanners).
Licenses for the use of ionizing radiation by interested entities are issued by the President of the National Atomic Energy Agency. Inspectors of the PAA regularly inspect these entities - they check whether ionizing radiation is used in such a way that it does not endanger the health and life of people and the environment.
What exactly is ionizing radiation? Who discovered it and where else can we find it? We invite you to watch a short animated film in which we provide answers to all the questions asked above.