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CETEC RiskeNews - Issue 25, February 2008
Contents:
> > Is There Radioactive Material On Your Land?
> > Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Facts
> > Decontamination & Disposal Of Your Radioactive WasteWelcome to this Special Radiation Edition of RiskeNews
Nuclear or Electronic Radiation?Our Sydney radiation specialists were recently called to a site at Hunters Hill to "confirm its radioactivity". The Daily Telegraph reported our results and it was subsequently covered on TV news and the radio drive programs. Neighbours to the property became anxious and it surfaced as a political issue.
CETEC simply reported that gamma radioactivity was elevated and that further investigation was warranted on this site, which has been known to authorities for many years.
This event highlights the importance of a proper approach, assessment and management of radiation concerns to manage the emotional, technical, health and business issues arising.
In this issue of RiskeNews we cover two of the three key common issues of "Radiation" that CETEC has regularly involvement with, namely, land and building ionizing radiation (commonly called 'radioactivity' or 'nuclear'), radiation from electrical sources (commonly known as electromagnetic radiation or EMR) and light (UV, visible and infrared).
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> > Environmental Risk
Is There Radioactive Material On Your Land?
Contaminated land is commonly encountered where land has been used for industrial activities involving the storage, handling and/or disposal of chemicals and waste. The presence of radioactive material is one potential contaminant in a limited number of sites.> > Occupational Health Risk
Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Facts
Some computer monitors, electrical switchboards, microwave ovens and other electrical appliance are common sources of EMF radiation. Learn more about electromagnetic radiation.> > Property Risk
Decontamination & Disposal Of Your Radioactive Waste
Radioactive materials used in medical, research or industrial laboratories or facilities will often lead to waste or contaminated building surfaces and materials. This article discusses the assessment, decontamination, storage and disposal of the radioactive materials.
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