Radiation

Synopsis

1 (script Dr Donald Hughes): What ioniising radiation is, the harm it can cause and the risks connected with it compared with the risks encountered in everyday living.
2 (script Trevor Moseley): Considers the average doses of radiation received by the general public from both natural and man-made sources, the steps already being taken to limit exposure and what more can be done to ensure the safety of the public.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 22 min.

Year of production

1989

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £19.95 (+VAT +p&p) each (higher education) 2000 sale: £34.95 (+VAT +p&p) set (higher education)

Documentation

Accompanying booklet.

Uses

Ages 16 and up.

Subjects

Physics

Keywords

nuclear radiation; radiation safety; safety measures

Credits

Producer

Michael Paul

Writer

Donald Hughes; Trevor J Moseley

Contributor

Roslyn Cox

Production Company

Name

Sheffield University Television

Notes

Now: University of Sheffield, Learning Media Unit (5/00)

Sponsor

Name

Commission of the European Communities, Radioprotection Division

Distributor

Name

University of Sheffield Learning & Teaching Services

Web

http://onlineshop.shef.ac.uk/browse/category.asp?compid=1&modid=1&catid=114 External site opens in new window

Phone

0114 22 20401

Address

New Spring House (Ground Floor)
231 Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2GW
United Kingdom

Notes

LeTS holds a back catalogue of high quality educational video programmes it has produced, all of which are available in DVD format. The 100+ titles cover most academic subject areas and contain valuable sequences in the form of animations and demonstrations. The DVDs are available to purchse from the university’s online store.