Radiography advice

[Sasstastic]

My daughter is embarking on a career in radiology, so about to apply to uni. She is very excited, keen and sure of her choice of diagnostic radiography. She is achieving high grades and on track to do a great interview, has been to radiology units etc. I am thrilled for her, very proud....except one thing.... I am just niggling worried about her exposure to radiation. She's so young! (Will be only just 18), and it will most probably be a long career. Any advice/ risk information would be so appreciated. How safe is this occupation now? Google is not making me feel better! Any radiographers out there? Thank you!
Ps I haven't over mentioned this to my daughter as I can quite see this could be an over worried mum, and if it is I don't want to pass on my unjustified worries!

BTW its not a career in Radiology, its Radiography. Big difference ( up to 100k per year) :)

Occupational doses are v low in the UK , 98%of staff do not exceed the public ionizing radiation dose limit of 1 mSv per year

www.rcr.ac.uk/system/files/publication/field_publication_files/Pregnancy_Work_Diagnostic_Imaging_2nd.pdf

Air hostesses receive a bigger occupational radiation dose than radiographers

Thank you so much for that link Carriemac. I really appreciate it.
Ahhh, Radiography! Oops!

It is very closely monitored dosimeters worn at all times checked regularly to ensure levels of exposure. Radiographers are protected by correct PPE or behind screens as appropriate.

Thanks Lonecatwithkitten. 👍🏻

I can't begin to tell you all how grateful I am for you taking the time to post.

Drayton - thank you. That's really informative and reassuring. She has said to me "I just love plain film radiography", so although obviously she may grow and change her interests, it seems that's where her initial interest lies.

Totally hear you re working hours and the toll that takes.

One of my neighbours worked as a radiographer for all of her working life. She is now nearly 80 with no obvious health problems and I'm pretty sure that things will be a lot safer and more closely monitored now than they were in her early career.

Thanks bigbluebus. You're right, I'm sure practise must have changed a lot to the benefit of the radiographer and patient since she trained in terms of safety. 👍🏻