RADIATION PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

Abstract

This research was conducted at "Regional Innovation University" in Shymkent city. The study focuses on the radiation safety of construction materials and their impact on public health. The activity of natural and anthropogenic radionuclides present in construction materials and products may pose health risks. The article analyzes the concentrations of key radionuclides found in construction materials, such as potassium-40, uranium-238, and thorium-232, as well as their radioactive decay products (radon-222 and radon-220). Methods for evaluating radon diffusion rates and gamma radiation background levels in buildings are discussed, along with suggestions for mitigating the risks associated with radon emissions during the use of construction materials.

Additionally, the paper reviews methods for monitoring radionuclide levels in construction materials and the quality control systems in place at production facilities. The increasing demand for environmentally friendly construction materials and the factors influencing the radioactivity of construction materials, including ways to reduce the content of natural radionuclides, are explored. As a result of the research, effective methods for reducing gamma radiation levels in construction materials were identified, and recommendations were made to improve the radiation safety of residential buildings in the future