Radiation

Question 1

When may the involvement of Radiation be suspected at an incident (6)

Answer 1

Prior knowledge or intelligence.
Radioactivity warning on vehicle or packaging.
Caller may inform.
EPD actuates.
Survey meter shows dose above background.
Terrorist or malliscious act.

Question 2

What units are used to measure radiation

Answer 2

Sieverts.
1 Sievert - 1000 millisievert mSv
1 Millisievert mSv - 1000 Microsievert ųSv

Question 3

What is the max dose LFB personnel can constrain within any 12 month period

Answer 3

10 Millisievert in 12 months

Question 4

What are the dose limitations (5)

Answer 4

Dose constraint of 10mSv/12month.
Report pregnancy.
Emergency exposure 100mSv.
Record exposure.
Helmet sticker.

Question 5

What are the three ways that exposure to radiation can be reduced

Answer 5

Time
Distance
Shielding

Question 6

What are the normal background levels of Radiation within London

Answer 6

0.2ųSv/hour

Question 7

What kit do LFB carry to detect radiation

Answer 7

Electronic Personal Dosimeter.
RADOS RDS200 Universal Survey Meter.
Electra Radiation Contamination Meter.