Aldermaston staff high plutonium levels

Title

Aldermaston staff high plutonium levels

Genre

Interview

TX Date

16 Aug 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:04:49

Description

Victor Macklin, Chief Nuclear Advisor to the Ministry of Defence, on the cases of 12 Aldermaston staff whose plutonium levels were found to be too high following the introduction of improved body monitors. Likely health risks, and steps to prevent it happening again including checks on the laundry. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Victor Macklin

Keywords

Nuclear weapons; Radiation injuries; Personal safety; Ministry of Defence; Aldermaston; Plutonium; Radiation dosage

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