Cesium-137

, a hazardous substance that disappeared from the power plant in Prachin Buri Province, was searched until it was found that it had been partially melted.

Initially, local health officials examined 70 workers at the iron smelter for radioactive substances.

Kabin Buri District

No contaminants were found.

And prepare support plans in 2 hospitals if people are affected.

Dr. Surin Suebseung, a public health physician in Prachinburi Province, revealed to the news team that focused on the issue.

Thairath Online said that from the area monitoring the contamination of caesium-137

Inside the smelter factory, it was found that there was a closed system management.

Therefore, there is no effect to cause diffusion in the air.

is heavy. When melted, it will fall into all 24 big bags. Currently, the area is blocked from outsiders. inside

Radiation measurements were taken around the factory in water and air within a radius of 5 kilometers. No contamination was found.

steelworkers for contaminants

using radioactive detectors on their clothing and bodies.

No abnormalities were found.

The leukocyte test results of 70 employees found no contaminants.

In addition, most of the employees are in the company's labor camp, but there are

employees who go out to contact outsiders.

It also ensures that there is less chance of radiation to the outside.

Surveillance measures All 70 employees will have a white blood cell test again on April 5th. Long-term, there is a long-term surveillance of all employees' health effects.

especially abnormalities that cause cancer

In the area of ​​2 kilometers

around the factory, there is no community located.

The next phase of the community has not been affected.

The public health has sent a team to provide information, understand and give advice.

so as not to cause concern to the villagers

At the same time, we must be careful when working with the community.

Because if there is a thorough examination in everyone

Villagers will be stressed.

Because the detection of contaminants according to science.

There are currently no reports of transmission from the enclosed area of ​​the plant.

The public health service unit has to be vigilant if villagers are found to have wounds on their skin.

Thorough detection of contaminants is required.

But what is worrying is

Long-term symptoms affect white blood cell disorders.

person who has been contaminated

Which abnormal symptoms are difficult for ordinary villagers to notice

“Casium-137 when smelted turns into iron dust.

falling to the ground or container

When the factory is smelting in a closed system

Therefore there is less chance of diffusion.

Until having a wide impact

Therefore, basic public health measures

Must watch out for all 70 close workers before, but not to the point of detention

which outsiders do not have to worry

because of the size of the workers who sleep in the factory

Initially, a thorough examination showed no contamination in the body.”

preparation of the public health unit in the area

At this time, the public health department in the area has been charged.

If a person is found to be contaminated

The medical team must wear PPE on all operations.

If the symptoms are not serious, they will be sent to the hospital for treatment.

If the symptoms are more severe, they will be sent for treatment.

and coordinating with hospitals in the Bangkok area

with expertise

If someone with a serious disorder is found, the local hospital can treat them.