Radiation Concerns

CBRich · 03-21-2011, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you mean like from car forums?

Exactly!

But seriously my job function is to inform workers of what kind of radiation and contamination levels to anticipate and how to dress and work appropriately. I also send out techs with the workers to ensure they don't put themselves or anyone else at risk. As a matter of fact I'm sitting about 100 yards from one running nuclear reactor and one reactor being refueld right now.

Just giving you some background info so you don't think I'm some random idiot who knows how to use Google. Trust me, you won't have a problem here in the states.

Isamu · 03-21-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Exactly!

But seriously my job function is to inform workers of what kind of radiation and contamination levels to anticipate and how to dress and work appropriately. I also send out techs with the workers to ensure they don't put themselves or anyone else at risk. As a matter of fact I'm sitting about 100 yards from one running nuclear reactor and one reactor being refueld right now.

Just giving you some background info so you don't think I'm some random idiot who knows how to use Google. Trust me, you won't have a problem here in the states.

repped...

kenchan · 03-21-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Exactly!

But seriously my job function is to inform workers of what kind of radiation and contamination levels to anticipate and how to dress and work appropriately. I also send out techs with the workers to ensure they don't put themselves or anyone else at risk. As a matter of fact I'm sitting about 100 yards from one running nuclear reactor and one reactor being refueld right now.

Just giving you some background info so you don't think I'm some random idiot who knows how to use Google. Trust me, you won't have a problem here in the states.

thanks! btw, are you bald? just kidding!

Isamu · 03-21-2011, 11:10 AM

I have more chances of being irradiated then anyone on this board.. except MAYBE CBRich lol

phelan · 03-21-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Quite the opposite. The nightly news is clueless. Their constant spewing of misinformation is only causing people more worry than necessary. Are you aware that you receive 3.6 millisieverts every year from the sun, rocks, and soil around you? My God! How frightening. Seriously, instead of taking precautions go read a book on nuclear physics.

It's just sad how many people (like my dad) are freaking out and going to buy KI pills. Seriously, what the f*ck? Stupid sensationalist propaganda bullsh*t.

XwChriswX · 03-21-2011, 12:51 PM

I work less than 50m away from a nice big radar spitting out radiation for 9 hours a day. I've been doing it the past 8 years. And when I was deployed, 24/7. So yeah, I'm not too worried about Japans ractors harming me any more than what I've already absorbed.

370zproject · 03-21-2011, 01:44 PM

hmmm

Isamu · 03-21-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I work less than 50m away from a nice big radar spitting out radiation for 9 hours a day. I've been doing it the past 8 years. And when I was deployed, 24/7. So yeah, I'm not too worried about Japans ractors harming me any more than what I've already absorbed.

I have worked, and will work again near radar nose cones of varies aircraft on and off, and will probably only reproduce girls...

plus the nukes here don't help either Lulz

CBRich · 03-21-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

It's just sad how many people (like my dad) are freaking out and going to buy KI pills. Seriously, what the f*ck? Stupid sensationalist propaganda bullsh*t.

KI pills do limit the uptake of radioactive iodine in the thyroid glands. BUT the adverse effects of KI pills mean they should only be taken if there is a serious risk of high dose. And it's even worse for older people.

kenchan · 03-21-2011, 04:07 PM

while some people in the US are getting worked up (and chinese folks panicing and piling up on each other to get salt for some f-ed up reason), my mom and pops in tokyo aren't really concerned. lol

they are aware about the radiation in some foods and water, etc and taking precautions, but handling it more like recalled foods contaminated with e.coli or something in the US.

CBRich · 03-21-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

while some people in the US are getting worked up (and chinese folks panicing and piling up on each other to get salt for some f-ed up reason), my mom and pops in tokyo aren't really concerned. lol

they are aware about the radiation in some foods and water, etc and taking precautions, but handling it more like recalled foods contaminated with e.coli or something in the US.

And this is where i gain huge admiration for Japan and the culture there. They are thankful for any help and seem to receive it in such an orderly fashion. Does anyone remember how the people in the states here responded after Katrina? Sickening.

Horus · 03-22-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Exactly!

But seriously my job function is to inform workers of what kind of radiation and contamination levels to anticipate and how to dress and work appropriately. I also send out techs with the workers to ensure they don't put themselves or anyone else at risk. As a matter of fact I'm sitting about 100 yards from one running nuclear reactor and one reactor being refueld right now.

Just giving you some background info so you don't think I'm some random idiot who knows how to use Google. Trust me, you won't have a problem here in the states.

You must be at McGuire.
As someone who works in the Nuclear industry and is exasperated by the ignorance and misinformation that the media and general public is presenting, thank you for giving some perspective.

Reading the comments section for the Nuclear articles at CNN makes me seriously concerned about the public perception of nuclear safety and the status of power companies efforts to build new reactors.

370zproject · 03-23-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

And this is where i gain huge admiration for Japan and the culture there. They are thankful for any help and seem to receive it in such an orderly fashion. Does anyone remember how the people in the states here responded after Katrina? Sickening.

Isamu · 03-23-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Horus

You must be at McGuire.
As someone who works in the Nuclear industry and is exasperated by the ignorance and misinformation that the media and general public is presenting, thank you for giving some perspective.

Reading the comments section for the Nuclear articles at CNN makes me seriously concerned about the public perception of nuclear safety and the status of power companies efforts to build new reactors.

the safety precautions are amazingly indepth...
I don't know about nuke power plants. but the **** we have to do for warheads is very very extensive

370zproject · 03-23-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

the safety precautions are amazingly indepth...
I don't know about nuke power plants. but the **** we have to do for warheads is very very extensive

if you play with those why dont u have a gtr?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	while some people in the US are getting worked up (and chinese folks panicing and piling up on each other to get salt for some f-ed up reason), my mom and pops in tokyo aren't really concerned. lol they are aware about the radiation in some foods and water, etc and taking precautions, but handling it more like recalled foods contaminated with e.coli or something in the US.