TMT HANDBOOK (Triage, monitoring and treatment – a handbook for management of the public in the event of malevolent use of radiation)

Aim of the study

The main objective of the Euratom 6^th Framework Programme project of the TMT Handbook was to produce a practicable handbook for the effective and timely triage, monitoring and treatment of people exposed to radiation following a malevolent act. The handbook will give advice on how to prepare the response for such incidents and how to handle the situation starting at the scene of the incident all the way to the long-term follow-up.

Implementation

STUK is responsible of the work package 3 of the project (WP3, Guidelines for Triage and Monitoring). WP3 is dedicated to the best practice for triage and monitoring of people exposed to ionising radiation following a malevolent act. It also gives general guidelines on public information and communication strategies. Before publication of the final version, the draft of the handbook will be presented to the European national emergency response organisations. The organisations will be encouraged to test and evaluate the material in emergency response exercises and stakeholder meetings. This will help in harmonising the handbook for use in the European countries.

Dissemination and exploitation of the results

NRPA from Norway is responsible for the dissemination and valorisation of the results of the project. However, each participant is responsible for the dissemination and valorisation at the national level. STUK will arrange training for the possible end-users of the handbook. The results will be taken into account also in STUK’s guidance for the emergency situations.

Collaborators

SCK-CEN, Belgium; NRPA,Norway; ENVIROS, UK; HPA, UK; CLRP, Poland and WHO.

Timetable

2006–2009. TMT Handbook has been published. It is available in electronic form in www.tmthandbook.org.

Responsible scientist

Maarit Muikku

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