The Managing Director of the Health Service of Castilla-La Mancha (SESCAM), Alberto Jara Sánchez, recently addressed the concern raised by staff representatives at the University Hospital of Toledo regarding… Possible exposure to ionizing radiation In the laboratory … From the health center.
According to Jara Sanchez, the relevant authorities have already taken measures in response to the alerts raised. Initially, hospital staff requested intervention Nuclear Safety Council (CSN), which conducted a laboratory examination to assess whether there had been any radiation-related accident. “The Nuclear Safety Council and its inspection team came discreetly, To measure, take data and request relevant documents“The Sescam director explained.
Despite the ongoing investigations… The final decision has not yet been issued. In this regard. “So far no decision has been reached in this regard,” Jara Sanchez said, adding that the situation is under evaluation.
Regarding safety in dealing with radiation, the head of SESCAM noted that before launching the laboratory, All mandatory safety tests have been carried out Regarding ionizing radiation. He explained, “Our Radiation Physics Department, which is responsible for ensuring safety in this area, conducted the necessary tests before opening the laboratory.”
However, Jara Sanchez also acknowledged to the media the concerns raised by workers regarding the rooms adjacent to the laboratory, which They can emit ionizing radiation and affect the environment. He explained, “What they are arguing is that rooms near the laboratory emit ionizing radiation, which could generate these incidents that were recorded over the past year.”
The General Manager of Sescam concluded his speech by noting that he is awaiting the decision of the Central Security Committee, The authorities continue to work to ensure security at Toledo University Hospital, a process that will continue until a final result is reached. “We are awaiting the decision that will arrive when the Nuclear Safety Board deems it appropriate,” he said.