Exposure and Contamination - Factors Affecting the Toxicology of Chemical, Biological and Radiological Agents

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This training is intended for emergency responders and medical personnel who may be involved with a chemical, biological, or radiological event.  It describes the concepts of exposure and contamination, exposure pathways, surface deposition, toxicity measures, secondary contamination, dose and dosage, concentration time integrals (Cts), acute and chronic exposures, and Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (AEGLs).  The video also describes some of the health effects that result from a biological or radiological exposure.

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For more information contact:

Robert Norville
CSEPP Training Manager
Department of Homeland Security/FEMA
robert.norville@dhs.gov
703-605-1209

 

 

 



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