Protecting People

Emergency Management

Protecting the Environment

Nuclear Safety and Security in Canada

Important Information to Assist First Responders

The purpose of these cards is to provide quick reference to first responders in a nuclear or radiological emergency. These cards do not replace the need for proper training and should only be used as a quick reference by people who have received radiation training.

• The Basics of Ionizing Radiation (PDF)
• Working in a Radiation Environment (PDF)
• Incident Control and Decontamination (PDF)
• Radiation Incident – Mass Casualty Decontamination (PDF)
• Radiation Incident – Mass Casualty Radiation Injury Triage (PDF)
• Performing Forensic Identification Tasks in a Radiation Environment (PDF)