Katwab Limited - Emergency Planning and Health Physics Publisher

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What is it about?

This book provides an introduction to nuclear physics, reactor physics, radiation protection and the UK emergency response organisation.

Who should read it

This book should be read by people who, although not nuclear industry specialists, may have to respond to an off-site nuclear emergency in some capacity. These might be:

• those who go to the Strategic Co-ordination Centre (SCC) and take part in, or support, the decision making process;
• those who have to work in or near areas subject to countermeasure advice or in such areas shortly after countermeasure advice has been withdrawn;
• Managers asking people in their teams to work within affected areas;
• emergency planning personnel, preparing for any such an eventuality.

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What is it about?

This book provides advice to members of the public about how to prepare for and respond to a nuclear emergency that sends a plume of radioactive materials over their homes or places or work (or just threatens to).

Who should read it

This book should be read by anyone who lives near a nuclear site or anyone interested in the potential impact of a nuclear emergency.

It shows how to prepare for, and how to respond to, a nuclear emergency.

With this information you should be able to better understand any advice being given by the authorities and be more confident about keeping your family and friends safe throughout the ordeal.