Re: Radiation Records Being Investigated

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

> Please, what is all this about "fair compensation?"

Ruth,

In my mind fair compensation is required when the individual is 
intentionally exposed to radioactive material when that exposure 
was not within the limits intended by the licensee, and, was done 
with total disregard for the employee. If that exposure was the 
direct cause of the individual's illness, then they should be 
compensated.

Having said that, an individual who is exposed to radiation as part 
of their "known occupational work", whereby they are adequately 
provided training, and provided the knowledge that they are working 
in a radiation environement, and that they do this knowing that 
there are potential risks, all be it theory, then that individual 
accepts the risks, as we all do, and in that case, they should NOT 
be compensated. In this case, it's part of the job.

So, the difference is when management puts an individual in a high 
risk situation, knowing the consequences, and then does nothing 
to minimize those risks, and perhaps, per testimony given, hides 
the information, even to the point that the records have been 
modified (alleged) .. there needs to be accountability.

My opinion ... very few cases will meet this test. But if there is 
proof, so be it, they should be compensated for there is a direct 
correlation to the job and the illness.
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