An accident or a radiation emergency situation can arise from the use, storage, or transfer of
radioactive materials or from the misuse of equipment that can produce X-radiation or other …

This document presents a comprehensive discussion of important aspects of preparedness
and response for protecting the public from the consequences of radiological accidents …

Sources of ionizing radiation are being used with increasing frequency in a wide spectrum of
applications in society. These uses are accompanied by the possible occurrence of …

The most important lessons about managing radiation safety programs often are derived
from involvement in accidents that release unusual amounts of contamination or result in …

Abstract United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) matm'als license applicants
(non-nuclear power) must submit spill procedures with their application. While our …

Pertaining to homeland security, this title is a comprehensive guide to radiation protection
caused by accidents or terrorism Provides essential strategies and guidance for protecting …

Responses to these accidents differed between countries. It later became apparent that
some protective actions were taken that, in the most extreme cases, may have worsened …

This report is noteworthy because it involved the largest accidental dose of radiation
received by man (to date) and because of the extremely professional and thorough workup …

Abstract The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response in the
Department of Health and Human Services develops health and medical response plans for …

EPA's 1992 Manual of Protective Action Guides and Protective Actions for Nuclear Incidents,
referred to as the PAG Manual, is a radiological emergency planning and response tool for …