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|  DOE-HDBK-1130-98
Module 6: Radiological Access Controls and Postings
Instructor's Notes
c.
Minimum requirements for working in an RA
1)
Don't loiter in the area.
2)
Follow proper emergency response to
abnormal situations.
3)
Avoid hot spots.
Hot spots are localized sources of radiation or
radioactive material normally within facility
piping or equipment. The radiation levels of
hot spots exceed the general area radiation
level by more than a factor of 5 and are
greater than 100 mrem per hour on contact.
"Caution, Hot Spot"
4)
(Insert facility-specific information.)
d.
Minimum requirements for exiting a RA:
1)
Observe posted exit requirements
2)
Sign-out on RWP or equivalent, as applicable
3)
Insert facility-specific information
3.
Radioactive Materials Area (RMA)
EO5 Define the areas
controlled for radiological
RMA means an area, accessible to individuals, in
purposes.
which items or containers of radioactive material exist
and the total activity of rad-material exceeds ten times
the applicable value provided in 10 CFR 835 Appendix
E.
a.
Radioactive material may consist of equipment,
components, or materials that have been exposed
to contamination or have been activated. Sealed
or unsealed radioactive sources are also included.
b.
Radioactive material may be stored in drums,
boxes, etc., and will be marked appropriately.
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