Protection of the environment - doe-hdbk-1106-97

DOE-HDBK-1106-97

Lesson Plan

Instructor's Notes

3. Protection of the environment

Measures to control radioactive contamination are

implemented to protect the environment by:

Controlling the release of radioactivity in the

environment.

Minimizing the amount of radioactive waste

generated.

Protection of the facility and programs

Measures to control radioactive contamination are

implemented to protect facilities and programs by:

Eliminating or minimizing the spread of

contamination.

Preventing cross-contamination and the loss of

experimental results.

Meeting regulatory requirements.

Also, note that resources applied to cleanup reduce the

resources available for other program goals. Additionally,

serious contamination events may detract from maintaining

good public relations.