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Radiological Incident in Hueypoxtla [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 48 pages, kõrgus x laius: 297x210 mm, kaal: 160 g, 11 figures
  • Sari: Non-serial Publications
  • Ilmumisaeg: 30-Dec-2022
  • Kirjastus: IAEA
  • ISBN-10: 9201362226
  • ISBN-13: 9789201362223
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 48 pages, kõrgus x laius: 297x210 mm, kaal: 160 g, 11 figures
  • Sari: Non-serial Publications
  • Ilmumisaeg: 30-Dec-2022
  • Kirjastus: IAEA
  • ISBN-10: 9201362226
  • ISBN-13: 9789201362223

In the early morning of 2 December 2013, a vehicle transporting a radiotherapy machine head containing a category 1, cobalt-60 radioactive source was stolen, resulting in radiation exposure to members of the public. This publication provides information about the circumstances of the incident and the response actions taken by the Mexican authorities, including dose assessments performed to identify the individuals exposed. The publication also describes the actions taken by the IAEA. Observations and lessons identified are presented.

1 Introduction
1(3)
1.1 Background
1(1)
1.2 Objective
2(1)
1.3 Scope
2(1)
1.4 Structure
3(1)
2 Legal And Regulatory Framework In Mexico
4(3)
2.1 Organization Of Cnsns
4(1)
2.2 Licensing And Authorization Process
5(1)
2.3 Regulatory Review And Assessment
5(1)
2.4 Inspection And Enforcement
6(1)
2.5 Status Of Relevant Regulations At The Time Of The Incident
6(1)
3 The Incident
7(2)
4 Response At The National Level
9(15)
4.1 Initial Response Regarding Source Search And Recovery
10(7)
4.1.1 2 December 2013
10(1)
4.1.2 3 December 2013
11(1)
4.1.3 4 December 2013
12(2)
4.1.4 5 December 2013
14(1)
4.1.5 6 December 2013
14(1)
4.1.6 7 December 2013
14(1)
4.1.7 8 December 2013
15(1)
4.1.8 9 December 2013
15(1)
4.1.9 10 December 2013
16(1)
4.1.10 11 December 2013
16(1)
4.2 Public Communications
17(1)
4.3 Medical Management Activities
17(1)
4.4 Radiation Doses Received By The Public And Emergency Workers
18(2)
4.5 International Coordination By Mexico
20(1)
4.6 Investigations And Fixation Of Liabilities
20(4)
4.6.1 Judicial Investigations And Prosecutions
21(1)
4.6.2 Cnsns Investigations And Regulatory Enforcement Actions
21(2)
4.6.3 Investigations And Imposition Of Fines By The Secretariat Of Communications And Transports
23(1)
5 International Response -- Response From The Iaea
24(2)
6 Observations, Lessons Identified And Good Practices
26(4)
6.1 Observations And Lessons Identified
26(2)
6.1.1 Implementation Of Regulatory Requirements
26(1)
6.1.2 Development Of A National Radiological Emergency Response Plan
26(1)
6.1.3 Emergency Management System
26(1)
6.1.4 Allocation Of Roles And Responsibilities
26(1)
6.1.5 Coordination Between Response Organizations
26(1)
6.1.6 Unified Command And Control System For Emergency Response
27(1)
6.1.7 Notification And Information Sharing
27(1)
6.1.8 Instructions To The Public
27(1)
6.1.9 Managing The Medical Response
27(1)
6.1.10 Public Communication
27(1)
6.1.11 Authorities For Emergency Preparedness And Response
28(1)
6.1.12 Analysing The Emergency And Emergency Response
28(1)
6.1.13 Training, Drills And Exercises
28(1)
6.2 Good Practices Identified
28(2)
6.2.1 Coordination Between Response Organizations
28(1)
6.2.2 Providing Information To The Public
29(1)
6.2.3 Sharing Resources
29(1)
7 Conclusions
30(1)
Appendix: Iaea Press Releases Regarding The Incident In Hueypoxtla 31(4)
References 35(4)
Contributors to Drafting And Review 39