Radiation Concerns

CBRich · 03-20-2011, 06:59 PM

Let me help explain some things. Radiation can not get on you. It's energy, much like heat. Contamination or radioactive material can get on you and it emits radiation. The most common method used at a nuclear plant to remove said contamination? Soap and water. IF some amount of radioactive material were carried through the wind stream to the West coast it would emit so little radiation it wouldn't even matter. And if you were some crazy paranoid who thought the material on your car was going to kill you? Wash it. Problem solved.

As for cars and things made in the area? A simple wash of the parts would clean them right up. They dont get hit by radiation or contamination and suddenly become a piece of radioactive material forever doomed to cancerize you.

Please gain some knowledge on the subject from an outside source. The media is clueless and more lost than just about anyone.

kenchan · 03-20-2011, 08:55 PM

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Please gain some knowledge on the subject from an outside source.

you mean like from car forums?

CBRich · 03-21-2011, 06:11 AM

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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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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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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!

Horus · 03-22-2011, 06:39 PM

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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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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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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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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?

Isamu · 03-23-2011, 02:07 PM

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

Military = meh pay bro

CBRich · 03-23-2011, 07:08 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.

I sure am. Curious what kind of work you do. I'm a lead RP.

Horus · 03-23-2011, 07:53 PM

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I sure am. Curious what kind of work you do. I'm a lead RP.

Im a Programs Engineer at Oconee.

nuTinmuch · 04-05-2011, 07:58 AM

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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.

But guys! It's much better to keep building/using coal plants -- and man, natural gas is incredible and so clean!

Sigh.

I always love people who claim the media downplays anything. They literally make more money if they make more people panic.

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CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Let me help explain some things. Radiation can not get on you. It's energy, much like heat. Contamination or radioactive material can get on you and it emits radiation. The most common method used at a nuclear plant to remove said contamination? Soap and water. IF some amount of radioactive material were carried through the wind stream to the West coast it would emit so little radiation it wouldn't even matter. And if you were some crazy paranoid who thought the material on your car was going to kill you? Wash it. Problem solved. As for cars and things made in the area? A simple wash of the parts would clean them right up. They dont get hit by radiation or contamination and suddenly become a piece of radioactive material forever doomed to cancerize you. Please gain some knowledge on the subject from an outside source. The media is clueless and more lost than just about anyone.