Authors:
HPA
Publication date: May 2010
This publication is a two-part leaflet set and is intended to provide information on basic concepts of radiation, explain how radiation effects people, and describe the consequences of a nuclear accident and the measures used to protect public health in the event of an accident. These leaflets have also been combined to produce an A2-size laminated poster.
High-resolution, hard-copy leaflet sets and the poster are available for purchase; please see below.
Low-resolution versions of the leaflet sets, and the poster, are available for downloading. Please use the links below.
Nuclear emergencies information for the public - booklet (PDF, 396 KB)
Nuclear emergencies basic concepts leaflet (PDF, 63 KB)
Nuclear Emergencies Public Poster (PDF, 476 KB)Price: Please see below.
To order:
Both formats are available for purchase. Please use the publications order form when placing an order. If you have any queries, please e-mail chiltoninformationoffice@hpa.org.uk.
The price for bulk quantities of the leaflet set is £1 per copy plus 10% postage and packing. For UK orders of over 200 copies, the postage and packing charge is waived. Single copies are free of charge for members of the public only.
Last reviewed: 14 May 2010