They were already known as the "heroes of Fukushima." 180 men in shifts of 50 entering the central Fukushima and risk their lives to save others. Are your workers. That despite high levels of radiation have decided to remain at the foot of the canyon in a place that many describe as nuclear disaster.
But how do they work and what are their security and why they do it? All that is known is that there are 180 workers and that, not too long exposed to radiation levels, working in rotating shifts of 50 people. In addition, most are retired or nearing retirement age. Normally, nuclear emergencies, companies turn to their retired employees as volunteers.
In the case of Fukushima are those former employees who have volunteered. They are not calling because they are more dispensable or more prepared than younger people. If not, if they have to be exposed to large amounts of radiation, these workers are closer to an age of dying deterring the onset of cancers that take decades to develop.
Under the constant threat of radioactivity, explosions and fires these "here" has become the only living beings in the area who dare to radiation. These 50 men come with protective suits, masks and in some cases oxygen tanks. Their protective suits and hats repel radiation but not the invisible radioactive particles.
As usual the truth is stranger than fiction and this movie reminds feat of submarine K-19, in which a group of men was subjected to high levels of radiation to prevent an explosion in the nuclear submarine. As in the film work in shifts, trying to cool the damaged reactor and possible partial melting of the core and avoid disaster.
However, the radiation begins to take its toll on their health and, according to various media, many of them are injured. Since the quake, and killed five workers of the plant and 22 are missing. But why risk your life? Probably their education to sacrifice for others is one reason, as noted by a U.S.
nuclear expert said that such work "develops a sense for the loyalty and companionship when training for years along with others." Their working conditions are extreme. Crammed with high temperatures, wearing uncomfortable clothes that barely leave the pressure and mobility that are playing his life and that of its citizens.
All this has made these men on condition of anonymity to become the hope of an entire country. "People who are working are struggling against time," said an employee of another central Japanese in a network. He adds: "Please do not forget that these people are working to protect the lives of everyone to change their own." Even the Japanese Government has criticized the company that owns the plant TEPCO for poor management during the crisis, has nothing but praise for these men.
"Just try to do the best for everyone without stepping back or a one second on the consequences for them," said Prime Minister Naoto Kan. During the time spent at the plant are subjected to high radiation levels harmful to health, but his departure could be a global disaster. "If you let it go, the reactors are heated and warmed until a fire and possible explosion to release more radiation into the atmosphere," said the newspaper 'The Guardian' Dr.
Ian Haslam, head of radiation protection University of Leeds. Even workers who were at Chernobyl suggest that the situation of these men is even more dangerous than they lived in 1986. "After all, their situation was worse than ours.'ve Had a tsunami first and now there are several problems reactors.
That is a nightmare for any nuclear worker," said Andriy Chudinov, one of the people of Chernobyl. 
But how do they work and what are their security and why they do it? All that is known is that there are 180 workers and that, not too long exposed to radiation levels, working in rotating shifts of 50 people. In addition, most are retired or nearing retirement age. Normally, nuclear emergencies, companies turn to their retired employees as volunteers.
In the case of Fukushima are those former employees who have volunteered. They are not calling because they are more dispensable or more prepared than younger people. If not, if they have to be exposed to large amounts of radiation, these workers are closer to an age of dying deterring the onset of cancers that take decades to develop.
Under the constant threat of radioactivity, explosions and fires these "here" has become the only living beings in the area who dare to radiation. These 50 men come with protective suits, masks and in some cases oxygen tanks. Their protective suits and hats repel radiation but not the invisible radioactive particles.
As usual the truth is stranger than fiction and this movie reminds feat of submarine K-19, in which a group of men was subjected to high levels of radiation to prevent an explosion in the nuclear submarine. As in the film work in shifts, trying to cool the damaged reactor and possible partial melting of the core and avoid disaster.
However, the radiation begins to take its toll on their health and, according to various media, many of them are injured. Since the quake, and killed five workers of the plant and 22 are missing. But why risk your life? Probably their education to sacrifice for others is one reason, as noted by a U.S.
nuclear expert said that such work "develops a sense for the loyalty and companionship when training for years along with others." Their working conditions are extreme. Crammed with high temperatures, wearing uncomfortable clothes that barely leave the pressure and mobility that are playing his life and that of its citizens.
All this has made these men on condition of anonymity to become the hope of an entire country. "People who are working are struggling against time," said an employee of another central Japanese in a network. He adds: "Please do not forget that these people are working to protect the lives of everyone to change their own." Even the Japanese Government has criticized the company that owns the plant TEPCO for poor management during the crisis, has nothing but praise for these men.
"Just try to do the best for everyone without stepping back or a one second on the consequences for them," said Prime Minister Naoto Kan. During the time spent at the plant are subjected to high radiation levels harmful to health, but his departure could be a global disaster. "If you let it go, the reactors are heated and warmed until a fire and possible explosion to release more radiation into the atmosphere," said the newspaper 'The Guardian' Dr.
Ian Haslam, head of radiation protection University of Leeds. Even workers who were at Chernobyl suggest that the situation of these men is even more dangerous than they lived in 1986. "After all, their situation was worse than ours.'ve Had a tsunami first and now there are several problems reactors.
That is a nightmare for any nuclear worker," said Andriy Chudinov, one of the people of Chernobyl.
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