دانلود کتاب Key Elements of Preparing Emergency Responders for Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism

This Commentary has been prepared at the request of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The recommendations in the Commentary are intended for officials of DHS and state and local authorities who prepare emergency responders for terrorist incidents that involve radiation or radioactive materials. These incidents could result from use by terrorists of a radiation exposure device, a radiological dispersal device, or an improvised (or otherwise obtained) nuclear device. This Commentary is limited to the key elements of preparing emergency responders for nuclear and radiological terrorism and focuses on: equipment requirements for emergency responders, including radiation detection and personal protection equipment for different types and levels of radiationradiation decontamination advice and equipment, and medical supplies needed at the local levelthe content and frequency of training and exercises for emergency responders at the federal, state and local levels (i.e., with regard to radiation protection aspects).Content:• Front Matter • Preface • Table of 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 Appendices • Glossary • Acronyms and Abbreviations • References • The NCRP • NCRP Commentaries