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|  DOE-HDBK-1106-97
Lesson Plan
Instructor's Notes
EO4: IDENTIFY causes
D.
Causes of Radioactive Contamination
of radioactive
contamination.
Radioactive material can be spread to unwanted locations.
The following are some causes of radioactive
contamination:
1.
Sloppy work practices, such as cross-contamination
of tools, equipment, or workers.
Optional method may
2.
Not wearing gloves, or removing them prematurely.
include listing trainees
response on board or flip
3.
Poor housekeeping in contaminated areas.
chart.
4.
Opening radioactive materials/systems without
proper controls.
5.
Leaking containers or tears in radiological containers
such as barrels, plastic bags, boxes, or protective
gear.
6.
Spills, glass breakage, and animal fluids.
7.
Airborne contamination depositing on surfaces.
8.
Not adhering to standard laboratory procedures (such
as not checking gloves after handling radioactive
materials or working in a potentially contaminated
area).
9.
Emergencies including:
o
Fire.
o
Earthquake, etc.
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