Req 5 — Choose a Safety Investigation
5.
Radiation Safety. Do ONE of the following:
You must choose exactly one option from this requirement. Each one teaches radiation safety, but from a different angle.
Your Options
- Req 5a — Time, Distance, and Shielding: Use instruments and materials to see how dose rate changes with setup and protection.
- Req 5b — Radon at Home: Study a real household radiation issue that affects indoor air quality and long-term health.
- Req 5c — X-Ray Room Safety: Visit a place that uses X-rays and learn how room design protects workers and patients.
How to Choose
Choosing your safety investigation
Match the option to your access and interests
- Best for hands-on measurement: 5a if your counselor has access to a survey meter and approved source.
- Best for home and community relevance: 5b if you want to study a hazard that many families can actually test for.
- Best for medical imaging interest: 5c if you can visit a clinic, dentist office, or hospital imaging area.
- What you will gain: 5a teaches direct control of dose, 5b teaches environmental health, and 5c teaches engineering controls and workplace safety.
Whichever option you choose, keep using the same safety mindset from Req 1: understand the setup, follow procedures, and think in terms of time, distance, and shielding.