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command, operational safety, public information, planning, operations (liaison, radiological assessment,
recovery, security, law enforcement/investigation, medical), logistics (transport, food, housing, communication),
and financial and administrative issues; and
• conduct of team training to limit individual dose, involving realistic rehearsals of all aspects of the recovery
operations.
— If terrorism is indicated, implement, as appropriate, the action guide for Credible or confirmed
terrorist threats.
— If serious overexposure is suspected, implement, as appropriate, the action guide for Serious
overexposure.
— If public exposure or contamination is possible or reported, follow the action guide for Public
contamination/exposure
Radiological assessment (radiological assessornational team) (See Element A3.1):
— Operate under the ICS incident commander.
— Monitor for gamma, beta and alpha, confirm exact location of the source and establish an innercordoned
area (safety distance) in accordance with Appendix 5 (Table A5-I) and with Ref. [11].
— If there are indications that a dangerous neutron source (e.g. Cf-252, Be/Am well logging) may be
involved obtain experts to conduct neutron monitoring (possibly with IAEA assistance if not
available within the State)
— Determine if the source is leaking and check for contamination spread;
— Provide measures to protect emergency workers (including law enforcement) and control their dose
(see Elements A6.7, A6.10).
— Brief incident commander on risks and provide measures to protect emergency workers (including
law enforcement) and control their dose (see Elements A6.7, A6.10).
— If public exposure or contamination is possible or reported, recommend that, as appropriate, the
action guide for Public contamination/exposure be followed.
— Reconstruct /record the doses received and inform those exposed about the risks and arrange,
where appropriate, (See element A8.5) for long term medical follow-up.
Emergency medical responder/team:
— Operate under the ICS incident commander.
— Implement and manage the on-scene medical support
— If public exposure or contamination is possible or reported, recommend that, as appropriate, the
action guide for Public contamination/exposure be followed.
Public information officer/team:
— Operate under the ICS incident commander.
— If the emergency receives media or public attention, implement media briefings from a single
official source on the threat and appropriate public actions; activate a PIC if needed (see Element
A9.1) 82.
Incident investigator/team:
— Operate under the ICS incident commander.
— Conduct an investigation, in close cooperation with law enforcement if criminal activity is
suspected, to determine the cause, origin of material or device involved, and possible involvement
of other sources. Take appropriate action to prevent similar emergencies.
IAEA resources (if provided):
— Operate under the ICS incident commander.
— Respond to international inquiries and provide information on transnational emergencies.
— Arrange for activation of appropriate ERNET teams if assistance is requested (see Element A8.4).
82 If the public announcement is delayed prepare public information and a spokesperson to be used when the news of the emergency
reaches the media and public.
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