When you work in this environment, it's very easy to have a lot of anxieties. Knowing helps put those fears to bed. Almost everyone at Fernald can recite the story of a friend or acquaintance who suffered from cancer or some other ailment. Many blame their poor health on exposure to radon gas, uranium dust and toxic chemicals. Mrs. Kelly recalled.
Some employees think the government has delayed health studies to avoid financial liability.
It's too late for me. It's a shame it didn't happen sooner. Although workers were much closer to the leaking silos and uranium products that also emit radon gas, their health risks have not been studied. Preliminary work is beginning, guided by the Health Effects Subcommittee. That's where the glass comes in.