This document defines and describes different types of radiation. It discusses that radiation can be either natural background radiation or man-made radiation sources. It defines ionizing radiation as high energy waves or particles that can remove electrons from atoms, and non-ionizing radiation as lower energy waves that excite but do not remove electrons. Examples of biological effects of radiation exposure are given for different organs like the skin, mucous membranes, and reproductive organs. The principles of reducing radiation exposure through time, distance, and shielding are outlined.