Электронно-лучевой метод стерилизации почтовой корреспонденции

Abstract

This work is a logical continuation of the previously published article «Disinfection of postal correspondence as a tool to counteract postal bioterrorism» and is devoted to the study of the electron beam method (ELM) sterilization of postal correspondence (PC). The possibility of using pathogenic biological agents (PBAs) for terrorist purposes using PCs poses the maximum danger among possible threats, since the consequences, if terrorists achieve their goals, will be catastrophic. The rapid development of biological sciences leads to an ever-expanding list of PBAs due to the discovery of pathogens of new infections, the creation of genetically modified and hybrid microorganisms. A special place is occupied by the problem of ensuring the biological safety (BB) of PC recipients, associated with the possibility of committing terrorist acts, including through infected mail. In this regard, it is relevant to search for methods of providing PC security that would reduce the risks of infection of technical personnel of communication offices to a minimum or eliminate them altogether. In order to prevent damage to the PBA of the technical personnel of the PC processing points and the final recipients by mail, their disinfection is justified. Keywords: postal bioterrorism, biological security, pathogenic biological agent, mail, mail processing point, electron beam method.