Development of a Smart Radiation Monitoring System for Occupational Safety in Healthcare Facilities

Kimberly Long Holt

doi:10.55927/fjas.v4i7.218

Authors

Kimberly Long Holt Health and Safety Concepts – Environmental Safety & Health

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjas.v4i7.218

Keywords:

Smart Radiation Monitoring, IoT System, Healthcare Facilities, Real-Time Radiation Detection, Radiation Safety Protocols

Abstract

This paper will propose a smart radiation monitoring system that could help improve healthcare occupational safety by decreasing ionizing radiation. The system combines Geiger-Muller and semiconductor sensors with wireless communication protocols, such as Wi-Fi and the LoRaWAN interface, to monitor them in real time. The system offers immediate feedback through cloud-based dashboards and runs automatic alerts on exposure limits via IoT-based technologies. Stationary and wearable sensors positioned across several hospital departments had their real-time data processed and analyzed by machine learning schemes to identify abnormalities and predict exposure risks. In a pilot study, a 32.5% decline in worker exposure was observed after 30 days, reflecting the benefit of the system in enhancing radiation safety and compliance with international requirements regarding radiation protection.

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