Radiation Safety: Protection and Management for Homeland Security and Emergency Response

Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Radiation Safety: Protection and Management for Homeland Security and Emergency Response

Author(s): Larry A. Burchfield

Published Online: 16 JUN 2009

Print ISBN: 9780471793335

Online ISBN: 9780470495780

DOI: 10.1002/9780470495780

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  • Pertaining to homeland security, this title is a comprehensive guide to radiation protection caused by accidents or terrorism
  • Provides essential strategies and guidance for protecting ports and examines the latest nuclear detection devices that can be deployed
  • Explains the procedures in FEMA's "National Incident Management System"
  • Gives specific details for first responders and emergency workers on how to prepare for and handle radiological incidents

Table of contents

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      Frontmatter (pages i–xix)

    2. Chapter 1

      Nuclear Fear—The Godzilla of all Fears (pages 1–16)

    3. Chapter 2

      Terrorism and Nuclear Fire (pages 17–35)

    4. Chapter 3

      Radiation and Radioactivity Concepts (pages 37–52)

    5. Chapter 4

      Nuclear Countermeasures and Nuclear Security (pages 53–64)

    6. Chapter 5

      Nuclear Events and Incidents (pages 65–78)

    7. Chapter 6

      Radiological Incidents Management and Planning (pages 79–95)

    8. Chapter 7

      Role of the First Responder (pages 97–118)

    9. Chapter 8

      Action Plans (pages 119–128)

    10. Chapter 9

      Medical Treatment of Radiological Injuries (pages 129–140)

    11. Chapter 10

      Cleanup and Decontamination after a Radiological Incident (pages 141–153)

    12. Chapter 11

      Conclusions (pages 155–160)

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      Appendix A: Radioactive Contamination Monitoring (pages 161–183)

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      Appendix B: List of Acronyms and Abbreviations (pages 185–194)

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      Appendix C: Radiological Terms (pages 195–215)

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      Appendix D: Radiological Attack—Radiological Dispersal Devices—Incident Planning Guide (pages 217–230)

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      Appendix E: Federal Agencies Governing the Immediate Response to a Radiological Event (pages 231–273)

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      Appendix F: Potential Isotopes Likely to be Used in a Radiological Dispersion Device (pages 275–279)

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      Bibliography (pages 281–283)

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      Index (pages 285–287)

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