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"The processes, procedures and human performance aspects
of all stations of NPCIL are being reviewed again to carry out
reinforcements as appropriate," Chavan said.
Chavan said urine samples of about 800 personnel working
in the area were analysed and 92 were found to have tritium
content higher than normal.
At this stage two persons are having tritium in their body
that can cause their extrapolated annual radiation exposure to
marginally exceed the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)
specified limit, he said.
However, even in the case of these two persons further
medical management will bring down their potential radiation
exposure to less than the AERB specified limit in a short
time, he said.
In the event of uptake of tritium by the human body, the
flushing processes of the body like urination, perspiration
and excretion brings down the excess levels, he said adding
that this process can be hastened through medication.
An FIR had been filed on December one at the local
Mallapur Police station, he said.
Help of local and central agencies has been taken and
evidence available would be used to identify the culprits, he
said adding that "action would be taken against those found
responsible for the incident." PTI