Re: BELARUS RADIATION CONCERN

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

> The linemen are concerned about radiation exposure and
> uptake from the food from that area due to Chernobly.

These individuals should not be concerned. The dose rates, 
contamination levels, and food uptakes have been well 
documented. If the individuals have concerns, they should be 
issued passive dosimetry, as well as direct reading dosimeters 
(which will only measure the gamma components - of course). 
Ideally, an electronic dosimeter would be the best ... While the 
extra dosimetry won't protect them from any of the exposure, the 
materials may give them peace of mind.

------------------
Sandy Perle
Technical Director
ICN Dosimetry Division
ICN Plaza
3300 Hyland Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Office: (800) 548-5100 x2306 
Fax:    (714) 668-3111
  
sandyfl@earthlink.net
sperle@icnpharm.com

ICN Dosimetry Website:
http://www.dosimetry.com

Personal Website:
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/1205

"The object of opening the mind, as of opening 
the mouth, is to close it again on something solid"
              - G. K. Chesterton -

The opinions expressed are solely, absolutely, positively, definitely those of the author, and NOT my employer