Radiation Safety : Protection and Management for Homeland Security and Emergency ResponseISBN: 978-0-471-79333-5
Hardcover
320 pages
June 2009
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Introduces the reader to the basics of radiation along with the nature of terrorism and nuclear terror, then homes in on practical instructions for dealing with a radiological event
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Discusses procedures and techniques for managing a radiological incident not only from a first responder/emergency worker's point of view, but also from that of health care facilities and medical staff
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Covers everything from action plans to medical treatment to post-event cleanup and decontamination
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Provides essential strategies and guidance for protecting ports
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Tells how first responders and emergency workers should prepare for incidents
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Explains how to detect radioactive materials being smuggled into the country by monitoring critical points in the supply chain, from entry at a port to transfer of materials to rail or truck
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Details the latest nuclear detection devices that can be deployed
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Discusses what to do if radioactive material is found
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Provides the procedures laid out by FEMA in the National Incident Management System