[ RadSafe ] Pilots urged to avoid body scanning

[Brennan, Mike (DOH)]

Hi, Sandy.

I am with Jerry on this one: I don't see the TSA screening spotting and
stopping a crazy pilot.  I do agree that interaction with the rest of
the crew might spot a problem, especially health or drug related, and
all the airlines should train their people on how to spot the signs,
what to do, and support crewmembers who act on their concerns, even if
the situation turns out not to be as serious as they first thought.  

-----Original Message-----
From: radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu
[mailto:radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu] On Behalf Of Perle, Sandy
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 9:35 AM
To: 'Jerry Cohen'; 'The International RadiationProtection (Health
Physics) Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [ RadSafe ] Pilots urged to avoid body scanning

Jerry,

Only if there were some interaction with the pilot and rest of crew,
possible identify behavioral issues, drunkenness or other anomaly. If
they simply have a line to bypass any interaction, that would be a
problem. Having a gun isn't an issue since they are able to carry them,
but I don't know (nor should I) the protocols for their carrying the
weapon. Perhaps it's maintained in the crew prep area, perhaps in a
locked section of the cockpit.

Regards,

Sandy

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Mirion Technologies
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Irvine, CA 92614

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-----Original Message-----
From: radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu
[mailto:radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu] On Behalf Of Jerry Cohen
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 9:32 AM
To: The International Radiation Protection (Health Physics) Mailing List
Subject: Re: [ RadSafe ] Pilots urged to avoid body scanning

Assuming we have a crazy pilot determined to crash his plane killing all
aboard---how could the airport screening process, with or without xrays,
deter
him???



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From: "Perle, Sandy" <SPerle at mirion.com>
To: The International Radiation Protection (Health Physics) Mailing List
<radsafe at health.phys.iit.edu>
Sent: Fri, November 12, 2010 9:16:53 AM
Subject: Re: [ RadSafe ] Pilots urged to avoid body scanning

Mike, the problem is that there are lunatic pilots that sometimes go
crazy.
Recall the Egyptian Air pilot who crashed his 767, as well as other
troubled
pilots who had emotional breakdowns prior to and during a flight. I
agree there
should be some modification, but whenever a process is relaxed, it can
then be
thwarted by those who are very smart individuals.

Regards,

Sandy

-----------------------------------
Sander C. Perle
President
Mirion Technologies
Dosimetry Services Division
2652 McGaw Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614

+1 (949) 296-2306 (Office)
+1 (949) 296-1130 (Fax)

Mirion Technologies: http://www.mirion.com/

-----Original Message-----
From: radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu
[mailto:radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu] On Behalf Of Brennan, Mike
(DOH)

On the other hand, I agree with the USAPA spokesman about how silly it
is to apply the same security criteria to pilots as to passengers.


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