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Introduction 3

• Radiation emergency may be defined as any situation which gives

rise to an abnormal or unexpected radiation hazard to workers.

• Emergency occurrence and situation is unplanned and largely

unpredictable

• It may lead to personnel exposure, contamination or both

• To reduce the level of unpredictability in an emergency response,

a comprehensive and operational emergency plan and procedure

must be in place.

• Besides reducing the impact of an emergency, an emergency plan

and preparedness are required to help return the emergency state

to normal.

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