What is the main goal of personal protective equipment (PPE) for radiological workers?

The primary objective of personal protective equipment (PPE) for radiological workers is to minimize exposure to radiation. Radiation can pose significant health risks, so the development and use of PPE are critical in shielding workers from harmful levels of radiation during their job duties. PPE is designed to reduce the amount of radiation that a worker may absorb through various methods, such as barriers that block or absorb radiation, thereby enhancing safety and protecting the worker’s health.

While enhancing work efficiency, keeping work surfaces clean, and ensuring comfort and mobility are important aspects of a worker's environment, they are not the main focus of PPE in the context of radiological safety. The forefront concern in radiological environments is to ensure that workers are adequately protected from radiation exposure, which can lead to immediate and long-term health effects.