When You Don’t “Drop and Run” - Cobalt-60 Accidents
Half-Life Histories · Season 1 · Episode 28
In 1989, 1990, and 1991, there were three back-to-back fatal irradiator accidents in El Salvador, Israel, and Belarus. This [HALF-LIFE HISTORY] tells the story of how a lack of safety culture and human error can lead to some of the worst fates in industry.
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Season
1
Episode
28
Air Date
06/Dec/2025
Air Time
—
Runtime
18 min
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In 1989, 1990, and 1991, there were three back-to-back fatal irradiator accidents in El Salvador, Israel, and Belarus. This [HALF-LIFE HISTORY] tells the story of how a lack of safety culture and human error can lead to some of the worst fates in industry.
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