How can a worker minimize their radiation exposure during operations?

Minimizing radiation exposure is a key principle of radiation safety and is best achieved through the strategies summarized in option B. This approach is based on two fundamental concepts: time and distance. By maximizing distance from the radiation source, the intensity of exposure decreases significantly, as radiation intensity weakens with distance due to the inverse square law. Additionally, reducing the time spent near a radiation source directly decreases the total exposure, since exposure is cumulative over time. Therefore, this strategy effectively addresses the dual factors that influence radiation exposure and is a widely accepted practice for ensuring safety among radiation workers.

While wearing protective gloves does provide a barrier against contamination and may play a role in safety, it does not directly reduce radiation exposure in the way that increasing distance and minimizing time do. Taking breaks every hour can be beneficial for overall well-being but does not specifically address radiation exposure directly. Working in a well-ventilated area is important for other health reasons, such as maintaining air quality, but it does not affect radiation exposure levels. Thus, maximizing distance from the source and minimizing the time spent near it remains the most effective way to protect workers from radiation exposure.