PubMed · 974514
The source did not provide an abstract. Follow the original record for more information.
Explore connections, maps & timelines
J S Berkely. 1976-07-24. Misleading statistics.. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.2.6029.236-c
Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.
KEEP EXPLORING
Explore the source record for details and available documents.
Pre- and post-remedial action dose rates were calculated on 101 Monticello, Utah, properties included in the Monticello Vicinity Property Remedial Action Project. Dose rates were calculated using the RESRAD computer code, which indicated that 98% of the effective dose equivalent was contributed by external gamma radiation and radon emanation. Radium concentrations in pCi g(-1) were averaged for pre- and post-remedial action measurements; point sources were not included in the averages. The volume of the deposit was also used in the dose calculation. In all cases the dose was reduced, and at 77 properties the dose was reduced to 0.30 mSv y(-1) (Department of Energy ALARA recommendation). A paired t-test showed a significant reduction (p<0.05) between the pre- and post-remedial action dose rates, The average cost remedial action, number of persons per household, number of properties remediated, and the reduction of cancer mortalities through remediation resulted in an approximate cost of 11,000,000 per life saved by remediation of mill tailings.
The authors present the situation in the area of health care of workers in Sweden during the eighties which became a basis for developing an idea of internal controls (supervision of the working environment performed directly by an employer in his/her own enterprise). Employer's mandatory responsibilities, organization, performance and registration of internal controls as well as cooperation between the employer and employees under the system of internal control of the working environment are discussed.