Lonizing & Non Lonizing

IHs must be knowledgeable about radiation and its hazards to human health. The IH/OH must be able to apply knowledge of ionizing radiation, including the physical characteristics, health and biological effects associated with exposure to alpha, beta, gamma, neutron and x-radiation, and recommend controls based on measurement and evaluation of exposure. The IH must also be able to apply knowledge of nonionizing radiation, including the physical characteristics, potential hazards and health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields; static electric and magnetic fields; lasers; radio frequencies; microwaves; ultraviolet, visible and infrared radiation; and illumination, to recommend controls based on measurement and evaluation of exposure