A Geiger-Muller (GM) detector is commonly used to measure ionizing radiation. Swipe tests with a Geiger-Muller detector can be applied in various situations to detect the presence of radioactive materials. |
Nuclear Facilities and Research Centers: Regularly check surfaces, equipment, and areas within nuclear facilities to ensure that radioactive materials are properly contained and do not pose a risk to workers or the environment.
Radiation Safety and Emergency Response: Conduct swipe tests on surfaces in the event of a suspected radioactive spill or contamination.
Border Security and Customs: Use swipe tests on containers, vehicles, and goods at border crossings and customs checkpoints to detect the transport of radioactive materials.
Industrial Radiography: Monitor surfaces and equipment used in industrial radiography to ensure that radioactive sources are properly handled.
Hazardous Waste Management: Screen surfaces and materials associated with radioactive waste to ensure that containment measures are effective.
Environmental Monitoring: Assess outdoor surfaces and areas near nuclear power plants, research facilities, or other sites where radioactive materials are used.
Radiation Decontamination Efforts: Use swipe tests to verify the effectiveness of decontamination procedures.
Healthcare Facilities: Check surfaces and equipment in medical facilities that use radioactive materials.