Stratified Random Sampling Plans Designed to Assist in the Determination of Radon and Radon Daughter Concentrations in Underground Uranium Mine Atmosphere

摘要

Sampling strategies for the monitoring of deleterious agents present in uranium mine air in underground and surface mining areas are described. These methods are designed to prevent overexposure of the lining of the respiratory system of uranium miners to ionizing radiation from radon and radon daughters, and whole body overexposure to external gamma radiation. A detailed description is provided of stratified random sampling monitoring methodology for obtaining baseline data to be used as a reference for subsequent compliance assessment. (Atomindex citation 13:659152)