Health physics coverage during the 1993 Maralinga geophysical investigations
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1994-05-01
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The Institution of Engineers Australia
Abstract
Between September and November 1993 geophysical examinations of various types were carried out at Maralinga. These examinations were intended to provide information for the planning of strategies for the clean up of most contaminated areas at Maralinga. Approximately 40 people were involved in the project at different times, with the majority working inside controlled areas where Plutonium-239, Americium-241 or Uranium-238 contamination was present. Health physics procedures and monitoring programs were put in place to minimise the radiation exposure to the work force. These procedures and programs were similar to those which might be found in a number of different stations. However, the location and nature of the work did lead to the need for some slightly different solutions to routine Health Physics problems. This paper, and poster presentation, describes the procedures and programs used at Maralinga and indicates their effectiveness.
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Physical copy held by ANSTO Library at DDC 621.48/91.
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Americium 241, Contamination, Decontamination, Occupational exposure, Plutonium 239, Protective clothing, Radiation protection, Remedial action, Uranium 238, Australia
Citation
Holland, B. (1994). Health physics coverage during the 1993 Maralinga geophysical investigations. Paper presented to the 9th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference : Nuclear energy, science and technology Pacific partnership, Sydney, Australia, May 1-6 1994. In McDonald, N. R. (ed), Proceedings, 9th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference: Nuclear energy, science & technology Pacific partnership, (pp. 975-977). Australia: The Institution of Engineers Australia.