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Providing education for fire officers

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:06:25 +0000

To control accidents involving dangerous substances is one of the statutory duties of the fire brigade in the Netherlands. This also includes responding to accidents involving radioactive materials (ADR Class 7). This does not occur very often therefore many fire organizations have little knowledge about how to handle these incidents. Our radiation specialists have extensive practical experience with radioactive materials, with accidents involving hazardous substances and in the provision of fire service education. They have provided training for various fire brigades in accidents involving radioactive materials. These courses are designed for commanders and officers of Service. Beside these courses, they are frequently involved in advanced training for Consultants Hazardous Substances within the fire department. These consultants have been trained as level 5B radiation experts and this needs to be updated on a regular base which we can provide for.

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Measuring Radioactivity after a fire

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:00:54 +0000

When a fire occurs or when disaster strikes the fire department has the task to measure for the presence and distribution of radioactive substances radioactivity or radiation. This task is described in the National Plan Nuclear disaster control (NPK) which is prepared by the Ministries of Housing and Internal Affairs. Within this NPK the Exploration and Warning Service (WVD) of the fire department and the task to carry out measurements is described. Our level 2 or 3 experts regularly organize training for the people who carry out these measurements. We will bring our own radioactive sources and supervise the training.

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Radioactive sources in secondary education

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:00:32 +0000

Part of the science class is learning about the creation and operation of the various types of radioactivity, by using an alpha, beta, and gamma source. In a lab the difference of the 3 types can be demonstrated. The students will have to do a test where they must find out what material can be used to shield off different sources. An alpha source can be shielded off by a sheet of paper, a beta source by a piece of plastic and a gamma source by a piece of lead.

Many schools have a license to work with these different sources. Additionally, the amanuensis (school assistant) has to have a diploma radiation expert level 5. A school must also be careful that the students, often minors do not get too much dose from the tests. The ALARA principle should always be applied but the students have more proliferating cells than an adult and are therefore susceptible to the adverse effects of radiation therefore the dose limit for students is lower than for adults.

We can help the schools that don’t have a license by providing these particular lessons for them.

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Assistence with applying for a license

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:59:42 +0000

Scrap dealers will often unwanted receive scrap in their yard which is contaminated with radioactivity. This has to either be reported to the authorities or a license is required depending on the activity of the source. A major danger to the health of the public and the environment can be caused if contaminated scrap is processed into consumer products. To be sure that the received scrap is clean, detectors are placed at the entrance of the yard. Received contaminated scrap is not allowed to be returned to the sender. This should be reported immediately to the mayor of the city and the VROM inspection. Obviously it is much better to have a license ready for incidents like this. Radiatco can help you apply. Also our level 3 specialists are trained to detect and isolate the radioactive source and sort contaminated scrap for you. Hereafter assistance is provided with the safe storage, transportation and disposal of the contaminated scrap. Together we will ensure that the VROM Inspection will be
notified and that your work can carry on as usual without any further delay due
to contaminations.

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Radiation expert offshore

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:59:20 +0000

Our planet contains natural radioactivity. This natural radioactivity will come to the surface in the process water (sludge) while drilling for and processing the oil and gas. These radioactive particles will then deposit on the inside of the pipes and vessels. This deposition is called scaling. If the plant is opened for maintenance then employees may come into contact with the infected process water (sludge) and scaling. The external radiation from the sludge and the scaling is often low. However the trouble starts when you inhale or swallow the radioactive material. If sludge or gas comes out of the plant, the vapour can be inhaled. The sludge or scaling can get onto your hands or suit and from there small fragments can get on your face and/ or in your mouth. If you were to be contaminated with radioactive material than the particles will go into your body and will remain there for the rest of your life. These particles radiate the rest of your life and might cause cancer. There is always a level 2 or 3 professional responsible for the prevention of contamination. Radiatco can deliver these level 2 of 3 professionals as well as level 5 professionals.

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Radiation expert – open radioactive sources

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:58:19 +0000

In a laboratory Thorium Nitrate was used in the past for the analysis of a product. This laboratory did have a permit to work with this radioactive substance but it was revoked due to better ways to do the analysis without the use of open radioactive sources. Several years ago they thought all open radioactive sources were removed. In 2009 a remainder of this substance was found in the laboratory. We investigated the thorium nitrate and concluded a permit was required. Handling radioactive materials without a permit is a serious violation of the Act on Nuclear Energy. We have contacted the authorities directly and explained the situation. All parties agreed that this source had to be disposed off as soon as possible. Through the vigilance of laboratory staff and the careful and competent actions of our level 3 experts the employees and the environment were not contaminated.

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