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What did radiation safety look like during the Manhattan Project, and how do those standards compare to what we know today?The discovery of radiation and radioactivity in the late 19th century opened the door to groundbreaking medical advances, new technologies, and unexpected dangers. Early researchers and workers experienced serious health consequences, highlighting the need for better protection and safety standards.
When World War II brought thousands of workers into the Manhattan Project, protecting those working with radiation became an important challenge. At Hanford, Oak Ridge, and Los Alamos, innovative technologies and safety practices were developed to protect workers and advance the radiation safety standards established in the 1920s and 1930s.
Join the B Reactor Museum Association (BRMA) for a presentation with Gene Carbaugh as he explores the evolution of radiation protection, the safety measures implemented during the Manhattan Project, and what decades of research have revealed about their effectiveness.
Did “safe” in 1945 mean the same thing it does today? Join us to find out!
📣 Please note: The library will be closed on Monday, so this month's presentation will take place on Tuesday, October 13. We will also be starting at 6:00 PM.
We hope you'll join us!
📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕡 6:00 PM
🎟️ Free and open to the public!
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Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr,Richland, Washington, United States
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