This document discusses radiation hazards and protections. It defines radiation as tiny particles or electromagnetic waves that can pass from one location to another. Radiation is used in medical science for diagnosing issues like bone problems and detecting thyroid gland issues, as well as for treating cancer. Exposure to radiation can cause both deterministic effects (early effects above a threshold dose) and stochastic effects (late effects where probability increases with dose). Protections aim to limit radiation exposure according to the ALARA principle of keeping doses as low as reasonably achievable.