Re: =?DIN_66003?Q?International_use_of_radiation_symbol?=

[Jeff Eichorst <myself@lanl.gov>]

hopefully the bombshelters that are sportin' the trefoil aren't themselves
hot.  Wouldn't that be considered a use of the trefoil that is acceptable -
even if rad material is not an issue?



At 02:01 PM 9/4/97 -0500, you wrote:
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>The trefoil radiation symbol is generally taken as the universal symbol for 
>ionizing radiation.  It is specified for international shipments by the 
>International Air Transport Association.  Hence, it should NOT be used for 
>nonionizing radiation, and, in some cases may result in a violation. 
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>The opinions expressed are strictly mine. 
>Here's to a risk free world, and other fantasies. 
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>Bill Lipton 
>liptonw@detroitedison.com 
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>We have a non-US partner in a project who wants to use the radiation
>trefoil symbol, or "standard radiation symbol", to denote nonionizing
>radiation hazards. Are there any international guidelines, IAEA or
>otherwise, for the use of the trefoil symbol? Is it common practice in
>other countries to use the trefoil for nonionizing radiation?
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>Bruce Pickett
>The Boeing Company
>Seattle, Washington, USA
>(425)393-3098, FAX (425)393-3060
>bruce.d.pickett?boeing.com
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Jeff Eichorst
LANL
myself@lanl.gov

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