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Alisha Burgos Professor Bureau AH 3571 - Health Hazards in the Workplace November 15, 2022 Module 11 Microwave Radiation & Alpha Radiation 1. Describe the type of radiation (ionizing vs. non-ionizing). Microwaves are known as non-ionizing radiations. This means that this type of radiation deposits energy in the materials through which it passes, but it does not have sufficient energy to break molecular bonds or remove electrons from atoms. Though microwaves are non-ionizing, alpha radiation is the complete opposite. Alpha radiation is considered to be ionizing. Ionizing radiation is known to be more energetic than non-ionizing radiation and that it can be passed through material, it deposits enough energy to break molecular bonds and displace (or remove) electrons from atoms. 2. Identify if the radiation type is an internal (is it a particulate?) or external (is it light energy?) body hazard Microwaves radiation is known as external body hazard. Microwaves radiation is known as electromagnetic radiation meaning that they are waves of electrical and magnetic energy moving together through space. Alpha radiation is considered an internal body hazard. It is known that alpha is a particulate which is really harmful especially if inhaled, ingested etc. 3. Identify the body part/organ(s) most affected by the type of radiation, and the potential health effects. The organ most affected by microwave radiation is the brain and the central nervous system. Due to the target being the central nervous system, this can indicate a potential affect to both learning and memory function. For alpha radiation the most affected organ/body part is the cornea of the eye, because there is no outer layer of dead cells unlike our skin, because of this it can lead to biological damages if found within your body. 4. Describe methods/strategies for protecting personnel from this type of radiation. The best way to protect yourself from microwave radiation is through distance. The greater the distance you keep yourself from the exposure the better you decrease the chance of you getting affected. Alpha radiation poses a less threatening effect even though their health effects can be drastically harmful, it merely takes a piece of paper between you and the exposure for you to be protected.

https://www.osha.gov/radiofrequency-and-microwave-radiation/hazards-solutions https://www.arpansa.gov.au/understanding-radiation/what-is-radiation/ionising-radiation/alpha-p articles#what-are-the-health-effects-of-exposure-to-alpha-particles https://mmrjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40779-017-0139-0#:~:text=This%20stu dy%20concerns%20the%20effects,most%20vulnerable%20to%20microwave%20radiation . https://www.cdc.gov/training/products/RN/page4976.html

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