2019 Volume 54 Issue 2 Pages 129-134
The Nuclear Regulatory Authority Japan mandates municipalities to prepare for “inspection to confirm whether radiation protection measures should be implemented for evacuees in case of nuclear disaster (Evacuation Exit Inspection: EEI).” While the EEI system itself was built after Fukushima accident, there are few educators nationwide who understand the details. Therefore, in this study, we developed desk-top teaching materials that comprehensively helps students understand the purpose and outline of EEI and confirmed its educational effect. As a result, 81% of the trainees understood the objectives of EEI after they had undergone a two-hour lecture that involved the utilization of the developed teaching materials. By combining these desk-top teaching materials with evacuation drills that include actual residents, it will be possible to initiate the human resource development necessary for building and implementing a stronger nuclear disaster prevention system. Development of such an educational program is very important for improving nuclear disaster prevention in Japan.
