U.S. Congressman Asks For Radiation Data On TSA X-Ray Machines | Aero-News Network
Aero-News Network
RSS icon RSS feed
podcast icon MP3 podcast
Subscribe Aero-News e-mail Newsletter Subscribe

Airborne Unlimited -- Most Recent Daily Episodes

Episode Date

Airborne-Monday

Airborne-Tuesday

Airborne-Wednesday Airborne-Thursday

Airborne-Friday

Airborne On YouTube

Airborne-Unlimited-05.13.24

Airborne-NextGen-05.07.24

Airborne-Unlimited-05.08.24 Airborne-FlightTraining-05.09.24

Airborne-Unlimited-05.10.24

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

U.S. Congressman Asks For Radiation Data On TSA X-Ray Machines

Concern For Radiation Exposure Levels For Both The Public And TSA Employees

At least U.S. Congressman is asking TSA to release inspection reports that show whether or not X-ray machines in airports to screen passengers and bags are emitting levels of radiation low enough to meet requirements. Congressman Ed Markey (D-MA) requested that the DHS inspector general investigate this issue because he is worried that TSA’s past in such matters may unintentionally lead to radiation exposure for both TSA employees as well as the general public. Markey is a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


Congressman Markey

In 2003 and 2004, CDC airport workplace safety investigations reported that while most radiation levels around baggage X-ray machines were low, six out of 281 machines used to screen checked luggage were in violation of federal radiation standards with some emitting up to two or three times the limit.

The CDC also reported that TSA and its contractors did not identify which machines were emitting too high of levels — an overlook that has TSA workers and some members of Congress concerned, especially in light of the TSA sending out hundreds of radiation-emitting machines to aid in screening passengers that have recently been the subject of much controversy.

FMI: http://markey.house.gov, www.tsa.gov

Advertisement

More News

Sierra Space Repositions Dream Chaser for First Mission

With Testing Soon Complete, Launch Preparations Begin in Earnest Sierra Space's Dream Chaser has been put through the wringer at NASA's Glenn Armstrong Test Facility in Ohio, but w>[...]

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.10.24): Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Roll The process whereby an aircraft is aligned with the runway centerline and the aircraft is moving with the intent to take off. For helicopters, this pertains to the act>[...]

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.10.24)

“We’re proud of the hard work that went into receiving this validation, and it will be a welcome relief to our customers in the European Union. We couldn’t be mor>[...]

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.11.24)

"Aircraft Spruce is pleased to announce the acquisition of the parts distribution operations of Wag-Aero. Wag-Aero was founded in the 1960’s by Dick and Bobbie Wagner in the >[...]

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.11.24): IDENT Feature

IDENT Feature The special feature in the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) equipment. It is used to immediately distinguish one displayed beacon target from other be>[...]

blog comments powered by Disqus



Advertisement

Advertisement

Podcasts

Advertisement

© 2007 - 2024 Web Development & Design by Pauli Systems, LC