[pnh102]

Tetsuo Jimbo, founder of Video News Network, a TV broadcasting website, and a colleague ventured into the area on Sunday. Before setting out, Mr. Jimbo consulted a radiation expert, who advised he spend a maximum of two hours in the zone. The 49-year-old journalist stayed for two and a half. A face mask – the kind worn to fend off hay fever – was his only protective gear.

What's that story about stupid people doing dumb things with hazardous materials again?

[Georgia Girl 2]

That guy is insane.

[NVDave]

I have to laugh about these clowns running their own radiation tests.

They’re either stupid or liars. If they’re being honest about the level of alpha emitting radionuclides in the areas, then they’re being utterly stupid in using these pansy-assed comfort masks for their breathing protection. I would be taking a P100 full face respirator (already have one from my days of farming and using pesticides) into the area, and using a brand new filter.

Or they’re being dishonest and BS’ing everyone as to what their meters are actually reading, hence the casual protective gear.

Considering the relative costs of their silly meters and a full-face respirator, I don’t know what to believe. A full face respirator and a box of filters can be had for less money than their meters.