Radiological

Question 1

What are the considerations at a radiation incident

Answer 1

On site experts - Radialogical Protection Advisor and Radiation Protection Supervisor
Police
DIM Units
EPU
Type of radiation (alpha, beta, gamma or x-ray)
Strength of radiation in Giga Becquerels
Sealed or unsealed
shielded or unshielded
physical state - solid, liquid or gas
Location and description
Radiological equipment has high voltages

Question 2

What are the two key hazards to Firefighters from radioactive sources?

Answer 2

Contamination

Irradiation

Question 3

What are the three protective measures for radiation incidents

Answer 3

Time
Distance
Shielding