Re[2]: =?DIN_66003?Q?International_use_of_radiation_symbol?=

["Neil, David M" <NEILDM@inel.gov>]

     The bomb shelters have a Civil Defense emblem, which is similar to a
     radiation trefoil.  The 'arms' on a trefoil are arc segments, but the Civil
     Defense emblem has three equilateral triangles overlaid with a circular
     'CD', as I recall it.

     I'm sure the resemblance is not a coincidence.

     "First we had the Bomb, and that was good.
     'Cause we're for Peace and Motherhood.
     Then Russia got the Bomb, but that's okay
     'Cause the balance of power's maintained that way.
     Who's next?  ..." Tom Lehrer

     Dave Neil
     neildm@inel.gov
     maclir@sisna.com

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Subject: Re: =?DIN_66003?Q?International_use_of_radiation_symbol?=
Author:  RADSAFE (INELMAIL.RADSAFE) at _EMS
Date:    9/4/97 2:04 PM


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
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