Table 1.
Dose rates for radiation workers in the early part of the 20th century (adapted from Inkret et al31, Table 1)
| Occupation | Approximate dose rate (cGy min−1) |
|---|---|
| Fluoroscopist | 0.5–5 (hands) 0.005–0.05 (body) |
| X-ray therapy technician | 0.005 (body) |
| Radium therapist or technician | 0.005–0.05 (body) |