Demolition workers boots turn radioactive at Dounreay
Traces of radioactive contamination have been found on the shoes of a number of workers preparing a building for demolition at Dounreay nuclear power plant.
Contractor DSRL said the contamination was detected when the operators prepared to leave the building.
A company statement said: “The building is in a ‘controlled’ area, where contamination is possible, and controls are in place to manage it.
“The area was isolated and follow-up surveys confirmed that the contamination was confined to a small area. An investigation is underway.
“There was no harm to staff or the environment.”
Part of the former Fuel Cycle Area at Dounreay is being demolished
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