Shielding - doe-hdbk-1106-97

DOE-HDBK-1106-97

Lesson Plan

Instructor's Notes

3. Assemble materials and supplies

Those supplies that would minimize small spills of

radioactive materials should be within arm's reach while

handling unsealed radioactive materials.

Show appropriate labels, tape,

4. Marking and labeling

The area/material is marked and labeled as

etc.

appropriate (typically by Radiological Control

personnel).

Discuss consequences if

Do NOT discard intact radioactive labels/markings

radiation label is found in

in normal trash! Remove or deface labels before

municipal waste stream.

discarding boxes, etc.

5. Assemble spill materials (as appropriate)

D. Shielding

1. Placement

Placement of shielding materials is critical to both your

safety and that of your colleagues. Work stations that

require the use of shielding should be located where

there would be no worker on the opposite side of the

workbench, such as in corners and against walls.