Forest Contamination Control

2/25/10

How to handle radioactive contaminants.

AU = Authorized user: responsible for handling spills, make cleanup assignments, to control spread of contamination

RSO: Radiation Safety Officer appoints AU

ALARA principle: As Low As Reasonably Achievable, Time , distance, shielding.

Required equipment: Lab coat, closed toe shoes, rubber gloves,

Telephone: telephone required with safety numbers.

Radiation monitor check: Calibration source, integrity check (visible damage to device) , battery check, alarm check

RPR11a & RPR11d: survey maps need to be filled out and displayed

Work area needs: Need trash can with Radioactive Material Label, disposable surface, RAM (Radio Active Material) storage area