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Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) respiratory protection handbook.

open access: yes, 2018
Emergency management/Public safety; Weapons and weapon systems/Chemical weapons; Infrastructure protection/Chemical industry and hazardous ...
L. Janssen   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Depleted Uranium and Human Health [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
Persistent public anxiety about the use of depleted uranium munitions since the early 1990s has been underpinned by claims of serious health consequences for both veterans and exposed civilians, alike. Whatever grounds there may have seemed to be in the
Smith, Ron C.
core   +1 more source

ASSESSING THE REAL THREAT AND MITIGATING THE IMPACT OF A TERRORIST USE OF RADIOLOGICAL WEAPONS

open access: yes, 2017
In principle, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) materials or agents could potentially be used by terrorists to construct a weapon of mass destruction in the future.
J. Sabol, B. Šesták
semanticscholar   +1 more source

“Fight or flight”—A study of frontline emergency response workforce's perceived knowledge, and motivation to work during hazards “战斗或逃跑”——关于一线应急响应人员的感知知识和在危险期间的工作动机研究 “Lucha o huida”: Un estudio sobre el conocimiento percibido y la motivación para trabajar de la fuerza laboral de primera línea de respuesta a emergencias durante los peligros

open access: yesRisk, Hazards &Crisis in Public Policy, EarlyView.
Abstract This study aims to identify different frontline emergency response workforce's perceived knowledge of hazards and their willingness and motivations to go to work during them. An online version of the “Fight or Flight” survey was distributed and collected from Norwegian emergency personnel during the spring of 2023.
Jarle L. Sørensen   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Public Health Laboratories: Unprepared and Overwhelmed [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Addresses the role of public health labs within the public health system and their ability to respond to specific chemical weapon events.
Daniel N. Segal   +2 more
core  

Agent selection and threat actualization in contamination cases: Predicting action from perpetrator behavior [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
While existing research on the topic is sparse, previous works have shown that there is believed to be a substantial threat of intentional, malicious contamination of the supply chain by criminals and terrorists (CFSAN, 2001; WHO, 2008).
Kilbane, Sarah C.
core   +1 more source

Use of balloon catheter dilation and steroid-eluting stent in light and severe rhinosinusitis of frontal sinus: a multicenter retrospective randomized study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
OBJECTIVE: Frontal sinus surgery has an increased rate of re-stenosis, if compared to other sinuses, that mainly depends on recurrent inflammation and abnormal scarring at the frontal recess; its reduction represents one of the keys of therapeutic ...
Azimonti, Dario   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Mid-infrared n-Ge on Si Plasmonic Based Microbolometer Sensors [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The detection and amplification of molecular absorption lines from a chemical weapons simulant is demonstrated using plasmonic antennas fabricated from n-Ge epitaxially grown on Si. A free-standing Si0.25Ge0.75 microbolometer detector with n-Ge plasmonic
Baldassarre, Leonetta   +12 more
core   +1 more source

Exploring the Role and Skill Requirements of Registered Nurses Working in Rural and Remote Areas. A Scoping Review

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Registered nurses (RN)s account for the majority of the rural and remote health workforce and require different skills, knowledge and working practices compared to their metropolitan counterparts. Given the complexity and diversity of the rural and remote work environment, it is important to investigate the contemporary literature
Danielle Rogers   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nuclear power in New Zealand: Attitudes and prospects [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Traditional New Zealand attitudes with regard to all things nuclear are subjected to critical scrutiny. It is argued that these may frequently lead us to take policy positions that do not best serve our national interests.
Smith, Ron C.
core   +1 more source

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