Will the catastrophe be severe?
after discovering that the tube contained radioactive cesium-137
Diameter 5 inches, weight 25 kilograms, already melted with scrap metal.
in the local iron smelter
Kabinburi District, Prachinburi Province may cause beta and gamma rays, which are carcinogenic, to escape into the air as fine dust blown by the wind in the surrounding area.
will have an impact on public health.
When these rays enter the body and damage the organs
destroy cell tissue
cause a high risk of cancer
Cesium-137
in the steel mill
It is a fact that has to be accepted when the tubes contain the radioactive cesium-137.
has been forged
from the identification of "Sonthi Kochawat", an environmental and health expert
Thai Environment Scholars Club
The standard criteria for emitted radiation must not exceed 0.15 microSv/hr.
Therefore, there will be safety from radiation that does not radiate into the body.
which must be measured at the scrap heap in the smelter
But at this time it is unclear how much radiation there is.
should be transparent
And would like to have the radiation measurements checked for the public to see
“The cesium lot that was forged into the sun It's already mixed with the air. Should go to check the environmental impact on the water in the soil. In the air, people already breathe within a radius of 5 kilometers. The government must monitor the health of employees and people. Including the environment and in food, aquatic animals, plants, vegetables, fruits that are planted around the factory. Environmentally critical areas should be designated. To control and inspect for at least 1-2 years to ensure that no cesium residues contaminate the food chain in the ecosystem. If it goes into the water, it enters the fish. and people catch fish to eat.”
Examine the area around the plant, Wan Caesium-137.
soil contamination
inhaled cesium-137
Long-term effects on cancer risk
The impact on public health will occur in the long term.
If ingested by both inhalation and ingestion
into the body cells
and a mutation or mutation (mutation) becomes an abnormal cell
And some of the radiation will stimulate the chromosomes in the genes to be transformed.
Finally, in 5-10 years, it may cause cancer in the future.
Which depends on inhaling more or less according to the wind direction, if inhaled more will cause effects on the body faster
What happened at the Office of Atoms
must be used as a lesson to improve safety in risk assessment in the future
despite telling the public not to panic
But cesium-137
already contaminated in the air
The Ministry of Public Health must set up clinics in risky areas and be vigilant.
Also, has the recycling plant in Rayong taken 12.4 tons of red dust to extract zinc?
must be clearly checked
Because it has been melted since March 2, which must measure the amount of radiation in water, soil and vegetables.
in the Rayong area for at least 1-2 years
Effects of cesium-137
It also caused fruits in the Prachinburi area such as Mayongchid and other vegetables to not be sold, which is a lesson from the timely work and lack of experience of the relevant agencies.
which must have a risk assessment plan to support
Do not let the incident repeat itself.
and must accelerate the restoration of the environment in the area
Or have environmental impact monitoring for at least 1-2 years, including long-term impacts on public health in a period of 5-10 years.