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Risks, to workers, the public and the environment. frequently encountered in nuclear decommissioning are described. Correlation to nuclear submarine decommissioning work is made. Risks include; exposure to such individual hazards as falls, struck by falling objects, electrical shock, burns, etc.. personal contamination by radioactive materials either in contact or inhaled; exposure to hazardous materials, lead, PCBs, toxic chemicals, asbestos. etc.; and oxygen deficient atmospheres found in tanks and other confined spaces. The importance of mitigation and recommended controls to ensure minimization of the risks are discussed.
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Jackson, P.K. (1999). Risks Encountered in Nuclear Decommissioning and Their Applicability to Nuclear Submarine Decommissioning. In: Sarkisov, A.A., du Clos, A.T. (eds) Analysis of Risks Associated with Nuclear Submarine Decommissioning, Dismantling and Disposal. NATO Science Series, vol 24. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4595-4_20
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