Pantex: safety in nuclear weapons processing.
The Pantex Plant, located in the Texas panhandle near Amarillo, is a major Department of Energy (DOE) participant in maintaining the safety of the nation's nuclear weapons resources and protecting the employees, public, and environment. With more than 168,000 person-years of operations involving nuclear materials, explosives, and hazardous chemicals, Pantex has maintained a notable safety record. This article overviews the nuclear weapon activities at Pantex and describes their safety culture.
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Pantex Plant, Amarillo, TX 79120-0020, USA.
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D006801:Humans; D009689:Nuclear Warfare; D016272:Occupational Health; D011850:Radioactive Waste
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