Radioactive Waste Disposal on a Non-Industrial Scale

Synopsis

Discusses the possible effects on man and the environment of the release of radioactive wastes and explains the principles underlying safe disposal of such wastes. Shows procedures used in Imperial College for dealing with both high- and low-activity waste, and methods suitable for disposal of solid, liquid and gaseous forms are described. Introduces an important aspect of work with radioactive materials, but it is only intended as a supplement to practical training. Although the practical examples shown are from Imperial College, London, all are either standard procedures or are based on standard principles so that the tape will be useful in the training of workers in other establishments. Updated version of 1986 programme to include changes in HMIP.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 13 min.

Year of production

1990

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Accompanying booklet.

Uses

Users of non-industrial radioactive materials. *CHEMSOC

Subjects

Health & safety

Keywords

laboratory safety; radioactivity; safety measures

Credits

Director

Colin Grimshaw

Producer

Ruth Osborn

Writer

Margaret Minski; Ruth Osborn

Cast

Margaret Minski
Peter Grant

Distributor

Name

Imperial College of Science and Technology Television Studio