Key elements of preparing emergency responders for nuclear and radiological terrorism.

• Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bethesda, Maryland : National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, ©2006.
• Series: NCRP commentary ; no. 19.
• Subjects: Emergency management > United States > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Nuclear terrorism > Safety measures > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Radiation > Safety measures > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Emergency management.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9780929600888; 0929600886; 9781601194770; 1601194773
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (ix, 67 pages)

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Contents
• 1. Main Points
• 2. Emergency Responders
• 3. Radiological and Nuclear Devices
• 4. Radiation Protection Guidelines
• 5. Equipment Requirements for Radiation Detection and Personal Protection, and Pre-Existing Radiation Source Information
• 6. Decontamination Equipment and Medical Supplies
• 7. Training and Exercises
• Appendix A. Essential Training Competencies
• Glossary
• Acronyms and Abbreviations
• References
• The NCRP
• NCRP Commentaries