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    Radiation exposure in Alberta

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational health and safety in the oil and gas industry.
    • Radiation protection and dosimetry.
    • Industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring.

    Background:

    • The oil and gas industry in Alberta utilizes various well-head services involving potential sources of radiation.
    • Understanding radiation exposure is crucial for worker safety in these operations.
    • Previous assessments of occupational radiation doses in this sector are limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess typical radiation doses received by workers in Alberta's oil-well servicing industry.
    • To identify potentially hazardous situations leading to unnecessary radiation exposure.
    • To provide recommendations for improving radiation safety practices.

    Main Methods:

    • Statistical data analysis from the Canadian National Dose Registry (As82).

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  • On-site visits and information gathering from 1 supplier and 9 representative oil-well service companies in Alberta.
  • Observation of well-logging procedures and other service operations.

    • Main Results:

    • Typical occupational radiation doses were found to average 1 to 2 mSv/y.
    • Several hazardous situations were observed during well-logging procedures.
    • These situations indicate potential for unnecessary worker exposure to radiation.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights the need for enhanced radiation safety protocols in Alberta's oil-well servicing sector.
    • Recommendations are provided to mitigate identified risks and reduce worker exposure.
    • Continuous monitoring and adherence to safety guidelines are essential for occupational radiation protection.