What height do nukes detonate?

What height do nukes detonate?

Nuclear weapons The air burst is usually 100 to 1,000 m (330 to 3,280 ft) above the hypocenter to allow the shockwave of the fission or fusion driven explosion to bounce off the ground and back into itself, creating a shockwave that is more forceful than one from a detonation at ground level.

What type of weapon is anthrax?

Anthrax as a weapon Biological agents are germs that can sicken or kill people, livestock, or crops. Anthrax is one of the most likely agents to be used because: Anthrax spores are easily found in nature, can be produced in a lab, and can last for a long time in the environment.

What was the first biological weapon?

One of the first recorded uses of biological warfare occurred in 1347, when Mongol forces are reported to have catapulted plague-infested bodies over the walls into the Black Sea port of Caffa (now Feodosiya, Ukraine), at that time a Genoese trade centre in the Crimean Peninsula.

What is the sequence for donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Sequence for donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE) * If gloves are removed first, hands must only touch uncontaminated surfaces of the gown, typically behind the neck (ties) and at the back of the shoulders. The gown is then peeled down off the body and arms, balling or rolling in the contaminated surfaces (front and sleeves).

Where are sterile gloves required to be donned?

Sterile gloves must be donned in a classified room or SCA. Skin must not be exposed inside the ISO Class 5 PEC (e.g., gloves must not be donned or doffed inside the ISO Class 5 PEC exposing bare hands). Donning and doffing garb should not occur in the ante-room or the SCA at the same time. The minimum garbing requirements include:

What precautions should be taken when performing sterile processing?

For sterile processing, additional precaution is needed to assure that no sterile surfaces contact non-sterile surfaces during gowning, processing, or cleaning. Sterile garments and gloves are recommended during aseptic workflows.

What are the requirements for gowning and personal protective equipment?

Sterile garments and gloves are recommended during aseptic workflows. When hazardous compounds or chemicals are required, chemical resistant gloves, goggles, and aprons prevent operator exposure. USP 797 gowning standards require extended consideration for proper gowning and personal protective equipment (PPE).