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Flashcards in Radiation Deck (7)
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1
Q

When may the involvement of Radiation be suspected at an incident (6)

A

Prior knowledge or intelligence.
Radioactivity warning on vehicle or packaging.
Caller may inform.
EPD actuates.
Survey meter shows dose above background.
Terrorist or malliscious act.

2
Q

What units are used to measure radiation

A

Sieverts.
1 Sievert - 1000 millisievert mSv
1 Millisievert mSv - 1000 Microsievert ųSv

3
Q

What is the max dose LFB personnel can constrain within any 12 month period

A

10 Millisievert in 12 months

4
Q

What are the dose limitations (5)

A
Dose constraint of 10mSv/12month.
Report pregnancy.
Emergency exposure 100mSv.
Record exposure.
Helmet sticker.
5
Q

What are the three ways that exposure to radiation can be reduced

A

Time
Distance
Shielding

6
Q

What are the normal background levels of Radiation within London

A

0.2ųSv/hour

7
Q

What kit do LFB carry to detect radiation

A

Electronic Personal Dosimeter.
RADOS RDS200 Universal Survey Meter.
Electra Radiation Contamination Meter.