Radiological Emergency Situations

DOE-HDBK-1130-98

Module 7: Radiological Emergencies

Instructor's Notes

Airborne Contamination Monitors

Types and purpose

EO2 Identify the correct

Operational check (if appropriate)

responses to emergencies and

Alarms

alarms.

Appropriate response

(Insert facility-specific information.)

Disregard for Radiological Alarms

EO3 State the possible

consequences of disregarding

Disregarding any of these radiological alarms may

radiological alarms.

lead to:

Possible excessive radiation dose

Unnecessary spread of contamination

Unnecessary personal contamination

Disciplinary action

B. Radiological Emergency Situations

Working in a radiological environment requires more

precautionary measures than performing the same job in

a nonradiological setting. If an emergency arises during

radiological work, response actions may be necessary to

ensure personnel safety.

Personnel injuries in areas controlled for radiological

EO2 Identify the correct

purposes.

responses to emergencies

and/or alarms.

(Insert facility-specific information.)

Situations that require immediate exit from an area

controlled for radiological purpose.

(Insert facility-specific information.)

An accidental breach of a radioactive system or spill

of radioactive material

a. For radioactive spills involving highly toxic

chemicals, workers should immediately exit the

area without attempting to stop or secure the

spill. They should then promptly notify Industrial

Hygiene or the Hazardous Material team and

Radiological Control personnel.