Abstract
Radiation safety is a primary concern for staff working in the radiological and nuclear fields. It is ensured by the protection rules that will be applied by learning in detail before working in the radiation studies. The complete implementation of the radiation protection rules will ensure that the employee, those served and the environment are protected from radiation and unnecessary exposure is prevented. Today, completly implementing radiation protection rules is no longer defined as a recommendation, but as a culture that must be adopted.
Keywords: Radiation safety culture, radiation protection, occupational health, public health
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