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Radioactive contamination in Lyon: HCL employee exposed to lutetium-177

A Hospices Civils de Lyon employee was contaminated by a drop of lutetium-177 following an accident.

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The fact

The incident, rated level 2 by the Nuclear Safety Authority, exceeded the annual exposure limit.

The employee was treated, and an investigation is ongoing.

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Why it matters

Cet incident soulève des questions sur la sécurité des travailleurs exposés aux substances radioactives dans les hôpitaux et rappelle l’importance des protocoles de sûreté nucléaire.

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