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| Fukushima nuclear workers reaching exposure limit | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: 25 Aug 2012, 01:08 AM (22 Views) | |
| skibboy | 25 Aug 2012, 01:08 AM Post #1 |
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Fukushima nuclear workers reaching exposure limit![]() Controlling the crippled nuclear plant in Fukushima is an ongoing challenge in Japan. But many workers crucial to the effort are reaching the limit for radiation exposure. About 3,000 workers are processing radioactive water and removing debris at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on a daily basis. By law, nuclear plant workers can be exposed to no more than 50 millisieverts of radiation per year and 100 millisieverts in 5 years. The labor ministry says that as of March -- one year since the nuclear accident -- 167 workers had left the plant with cumulative exposure levels of over 100 millisieverts. In the 3 months from April, 79 workers were exposed to more than 20 millisieverts, and 215 others from 10 to 20 millisieverts. Companies sending personnel to the plant say many workers continue to leave after exceeding or nearing the limit. Some of the firms have adopted stricter exposure standards. The aim is to excuse workers from the plant so that they do not breach the limit and become unemployable. University of Tokyo Professor Kazumitsu Nawata warns of the consequences of losing nuclear plant workers with necessary expertise. He says young workers must be trained due to the need for massive manpower to fully bring the Daiichi plant under control. Aug. 24, 2012 source:
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