Description

Possible exposure pathways to man include ingestion of food and water, inhalation and external irradiation. The significance of exposure pathways depends on the radionuclide of concern, the time of release and the point of exfiltration to the biosphere.

OPA Category

Category as used in the OPA assessment

Biosphere

OPA Number

Number as used in the OPA assessment

3.21

NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)

Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999

3.3.01, 3.3.04