Chapter 10. Cleanup and Decontamination after a Radiological Incident
Published Online: 16 JUN 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9780470495780.ch10
Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title
Radiation Safety: Protection and Management for Homeland Security and Emergency Response
Additional Information
How to Cite
Burchfield, L. A. (2009) Cleanup and Decontamination after a Radiological Incident, in Radiation Safety: Protection and Management for Homeland Security and Emergency Response, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470495780.ch10
Publication History
- Published Online: 16 JUN 2009
- Published Print: 8 JUN 2009
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471793335
Online ISBN: 9780470495780
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Keywords:
- radiological incident and cleanup and decontamination;
- radiological cleanup - overview and objectives;
- stakeholder outreach and stakeholder working group
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Differences between Chemical, Biological, and Radiological
Decontamination Differences for Fallout and a RDD
Who will be in Charge of Cleanup and Decontamination?
Radiological Cleanup Overview and Objectives
Radiological Cleanup Decision Making
Initial Cleanup Scoping
Stakeholder Outreach and Stakeholder Working Group
Evaluation of Cleanup Options
Specific Guidelines for Cleanup and Decontamination
The “Do Nothing” Strategy
Physical Removal Strategy
Physical Entrapment Strategy
Chemical Decontamination Strategy
Use of Isotope Dilution for Decontamination
Priorities for Decontamination