Release of Materials - hdbk110697

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Minimize cross-contamination (such as putting a glove on a contaminated hand until

decontamination can be attempted).

Release of Materials

Release to Controlled Areas.

Release from potentially contaminated areas to Controlled Areas is covered by 10

CFR 835. Equipment and materials released from a potentially contaminated area

must be surveyed and released under a formal program. If surveys indicate the

presence of removable contamination at levels greater than 10 CFR 835 Appendix D,

the materials may be moved to another posted area. Appropriate controls must be

established. Appropriate controls should include:

Surveys of materials before movement.

Containment of materials during transit.

Establishment of approved transit routes.

Survey of transit route after movement (if materials exhibited removable

contamination).

Reference: 10 CFR 835.1101(b)

If surveys indicate presence of fixed contamination only (removable contamination

less than 10 CFR 835 Appendix D values), the items may be released to the

controlled area if:

Routine surveys are performed to ensure contamination remains fixed to

surface.

The item must be clearly labeled or tagged to warn others of the contamination.

Written procedures must be established to control such items.