Recent content by meb66

Was reading the ATSDR Public Health Statement for Americium. It mentioned that higher-than-normal levels of americium could be in the soil near plants that manufacture these devices. It also said that if you live near such a facility you should "discourage your children from putting their hands...

Thanks for the info, guys Can get a little scary thinking about this given the large number of people going in and out of these plants daily ... and the fact that even tiny amounts of some radioactive substances (particularly if inhaled from what I've read) can potentially be very dangerous.

I live and work approximately ten miles from the infamous Three Mile Island nuclear plant. As many of you probably know, this facility (and I assume others around the country) is periodically shut down for refueling. From what I understand, hundreds of temporary workers are brought into assist...