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1. The Nuclear case for wearing masks.
In the nuclear industry we are used to managing radiation exposure and we can apply the same principles from that to COVID-19.
In the nuclear industry we are used to managing radiation exposure and we can apply the same principles from that to COVID-19.
2. The principle we use in managing radiation is called ALARA or as low as reasonably achievable.
There are three principles that used to minimize (not prevent) radiation exposure.
The same principles can be used to minimize (again not prevent) COVID-19 exposure.
There are three principles that used to minimize (not prevent) radiation exposure.
The same principles can be used to minimize (again not prevent) COVID-19 exposure.
3/ The three principles are:
1. Time
2. Distance
3. Shielding
1. Time
2. Distance
3. Shielding
4/ Time: when in a radiation field the more time you are in it the more radiation dose you will receive.
With COVID-19 the longer you are around people the higher the chances are being exposed to the virus and in greater quantities.
With COVID-19 the longer you are around people the higher the chances are being exposed to the virus and in greater quantities.
5/ Distance: In working with radiation we maximize the distance from radiation “hot spots” this is the 6 foot socially distance rule for COVID. What if you cannot maintain 6 feet?
Can you distance 5 feet? Every inch counts when you reducing (again not preventing) exposure.
Can you distance 5 feet? Every inch counts when you reducing (again not preventing) exposure.
6/ Shielding: In radiation fields we use concrete and lead blankets to place a barrier to reduce (not eliminate) the radiation field.
This is how masks are intended. Each person wears a mask thereby providing resistance to the water droplets transmitting the virus.
This is how masks are intended. Each person wears a mask thereby providing resistance to the water droplets transmitting the virus.
7/ Why is all of this important?
Because quantity matters.
I get radiation at work. It is part of the job, but I also want to keep the number low.
The same is true of COVID-19.
The higher the quantity of the virus you are exposed to the more intense the infection is.
Because quantity matters.
I get radiation at work. It is part of the job, but I also want to keep the number low.
The same is true of COVID-19.
The higher the quantity of the virus you are exposed to the more intense the infection is.
8/ Remember that China locked infected people in their apartments where the people were constantly re-exposing themselves thereby making the illness super intense.
The goal is ALARA.
I have never stated it is to prevent the spread but it is to limit the spread.
The goal is ALARA.
I have never stated it is to prevent the spread but it is to limit the spread.
9/ In fact I am expecting to be infected at some point.
We all should expect this.
But a controlled infection is the goal.
Wear your mask when inside buildings and in close proximity of strangers.
Do it for their safety.
We all should expect this.
But a controlled infection is the goal.
Wear your mask when inside buildings and in close proximity of strangers.
Do it for their safety.
