Mine Radiation Course

Mine Radiation

Radiation in mines has been a concern since the 1950s and has been regulated in metal and nonmetal underground mines since the early 1970s. This is a hazard that cannot be detected by our sense of smell or taste, but must be measured with specialized equipment.

Contents

General radiation
Health hazards in mining
Lung cancer in mining
Radon daughters:
- Occurrence
- Measurement
- Exposure records
- Standards
Thoron daughters:
- Occurrence
- Measurement
Radon daughter control

Technical Coordinator: Robert Beckman
Location: Colorado School of Mines
Course Length: 2 days
Tuition: $250

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