International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES)

INES – The International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale

 What is INES?

INES - is a tool for promptly communicating to the public in consistent terms the safety significance of reported nuclear and radiological incidents and accidents, excluding naturally occurring phenomena such as Radon. The scale can be applied to any event associated with nuclear facilities, as well as the transport, storage and use of radioactive material and radiation sources.

Access to INES ( http://gnssn.iaea.org/regnet/Pages/INES.aspx )

http://www-ns.iaea.org/tech-areas/emergency/ines.asp