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Re: LNT and resources [Was: Scientific responsibility]
I suggest that you look at the issue of standards for nonradiological hazards
in more detail. The standard setting procedure is quite different for
carcinogens than for noncarcinogens, such as, "sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides,
ozone, particulates, etc." For chemical carcinogens, as for radiation,
standards are based on risk.
Regulations for hazardous waste generators are generally far more prescriptive
and have much stricter penalties than for radioactive materials use.
It is a myth that nonradiological hazards have lower safety standards than
radiation.
The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
It's not about dose, it's about trust.
Curies forever.
Bill Lipton
liptonw@dteenergy.com
BERNARD L COHEN wrote:
> On Fri, 20 Jun 2003, John Jacobus wrote:
>
> > I have a question for the group. Can anyone give a
> > idea how replacement of the LNT with a different
> > model, e.g., threshold at 500 mrem or 5mSv, will
> > change how business will be done in radiation
> > protection? What practices will change? Surveys?
> > Documentation of environmental monitoring? Staff?
> > What legislation and regulations will change?
>
> --Just consider how these things are done with air pollution, like
> sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, ozone, particulates, etc. They are far
> more serious health threats than radiation.
> Surveys looking for exposures above 500 mrem would be far simpler
> than present surveys. One minute in a room or in an area of concern would
> usually do the job.
>
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