[ RadSafe ] Fwd: Handbook for Responding to a Radiological Dispersal Device First Responder's Guide--The First 1

[Jim Hardeman]

Distributed at the request of the Conference of Radiation Control
Program Directors, Inc. (CRCPD).
Jim Hardeman -- Jim_Hardeman at dnr.state.ga.us
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PRESS RELEASE
RDD (Dirty Bomb) First Responder's Guide-The First 12 HoursNow
Available! 
The Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. announces
publication of theHandbook for Responding to a Radiological Dispersal
Device First Responder's Guide-The First 12 Hours. This handbook was
developed as a training and reference tool for first responders with
various degrees of radiological experience.  The RDD Handbook expands on
the concepts presented in the RDD Pocket Guide published by CRCPD in
March 2006.
The RDD Handbook provides guidance in a number of areas, including a
flow chart of actions when responding to an RDD, rules of thumb,
determination of various radiation zones, use of radiation
instrumentation, decontamination guidelines, and multiple forms that can
be tailored for specific needs. The RDD Handbook also includes lists of
state, local and federal radiation control contacts that can provide
assistance.  
This handbook will be useful for training, exercise and response
activities.  Many of the concepts introduced in the handbook can be
applied to a variety of radiation incidents, and do not apply
exclusively to dirty bombs.
The RDD Handbook consists of the bound document, a CD containing forms
and handouts, and one RDD Pocket Guide.  Ordering information is
available at <www.crcpd.org/RDD.htm> or call (502) 227-4543, Ext. 2229. 
Price: $30, including shipping.
The Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. (CRCPD) is
a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to radiation protection.
 CRCPD's mission is to promote consistency in addressing and resolving
radiation protection issues, to encourage high standards of quality in
radiation protection programs, and to provide leadership in radiation
safety and education.  CRCPD's headquarters is located at 205 Capital
Avenue, Frankfort, KY  40601.