scholarly journals Lessons Learned in Protection of the Public for the Accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

2017 ◽  
Vol 112 (6) ◽  
pp. 550-559 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Callen ◽  
Toshimitsu Homma
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
The Public ◽  
Fukushima Daiichi

Countermeasures Derived From the Lessons of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tadashi Narabayashi
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power Plant ◽  
Pacific Ocean ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Safety Evaluation ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
The Other ◽  
Nuclear Accidents ◽  
Fukushima Daiichi

On March 11, 2011, Tokyo Electric Power Company’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) was hit by a tsunami caused by the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake, resulting in nuclear accidents in Units #1 to #4. With the aim of improving the safety of NPPs worldwide, we summarize the lessons that have been learned following a thorough analysis of the event and make specific proposals for improving the safety of such facilities. The author has been involved in investigating the causes of the accidents and developing countermeasures for other NPPs in Japan as a member of the Committee for the Investigation of Nuclear Safety of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan [1], an advisory meeting member of NISA with regard to technical lessons learned from the Fukushima Daiichi NPP accidents, and a Safety Evaluation Member of NISA for the other NPPs in Japan [2].

scholarly journals Lessons learned from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident; the initial 5 days medical activities after the accident

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 782-791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koichi Tanigawa ◽  
Yoshio Hosoi ◽  
Shuichi Terasawa ◽  
Hisayoshi Kondo ◽  
Yasushi Asari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Nuclear Power Plant Accident ◽  
Fukushima Daiichi

Review of engagement activities to promote awareness of radiation and its associated risk amongst the Japanese public before and after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 1258-1287
Author(s):  
Akihiro Sakoda ◽  
Naoki Nomura ◽  
Yujiro Kuroda ◽  
Takahiko Kono ◽  
Wataru Naito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Radiation Risk ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Nuclear Power Plant Accident ◽  
The Public ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Fukushima Daiichi

Abstract Following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident in 2011, many radiation experts directly experienced a vast gap between ideal and real public understanding (PU) of radiation in risk communication. Therefore, this study collated and reviewed information about PU activities for radiation and its risk that six Japanese academic societies—which seem to be socially neutral expert communities—related to radiation and radiation risk conducted before and after the accident. Activities these radiation-related societies provided to the general public were discussed from the following perspectives: (a) difficulties in two-way communication due to resources, motivation and public interest and concerns; (b) balance between academic research and PU activities; (c) academic societies’ building trust with the public while ensuring member experts’ neutrality and independence; and (d) discussions among academic societies to prepare for public engagement. We hope that this paper encourages experts and academic societies in radiation protection to hold more national and international discussions about their roles in public communication and outreach.

scholarly journals Increase in disaster-related deaths: risks and social impacts of evacuation

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 123-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Hayakawa
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power Plant ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Transitional Period ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
Insufficient Response ◽  
Response Measures ◽  
Fukushima Daiichi

In Fukushima Prefecture, disaster-related death is a social problem for individuals who were forced to leave their hometowns as a result of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accident at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Disaster-related death is caused by stress, exhaustion, and worsening of pre-existing illnesses due to evacuation. The number of disaster-related deaths has reached almost 2000, and continues to rise. Prolonged uncertainty and deteriorating living conditions suggest no end to such deaths, although response measures have been taken to improve the situation. It is said that insufficient response measures were taken, in particular, during the transitional period between the emergency phase and the reconstruction phase. There is a need to apply the lessons learned in planning for evacuation after a nuclear hazard, considering radiological protection as well as risks associated with evacuation.

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