Select and Wear Required Dosimeter(s)

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Module 10.1: Practical Factors

Instructor's Notes

Incorporate lessons learned occurrences, if applicable.

(Demonstrate or discuss occurrence.)

C. Select and Wear Required Dosimeter(s)

EO3 Select and wear

dosimeter(s) as per RWP.

Radiological Control personnel identify the dosimeter

(DOE RCS, Chapter 5.)

requirements necessary for entry on the RWP.

Supplemental pocket dosimeters should be worn near the

primary dosimeter.

Suggest: Using a facility-specific RWP, have students

select dosimeter(s) per RWP and properly wear the

device.

Incorporate lessons learned occurrences, if applicable.

(Demonstrate or discuss occurrences.)

D. Enter Simulated Area and Demonstrate ALARA

EO4 Enter a simulated area

Techniques

and perform a specified

task/job using ALARA

Suggest: From this point on, the instructor should

techniques.

demonstrate entering, performing tasks ,and exiting

simulated area using the techniques listed in the lesson

plan. This demonstration should cover sections D and

E of this lesson plan. After instructor has completed

demonstration, if practical, have student do the same.

Incorporate lessons learned occurrences, if applicable

(Demonstrate or discuss occurrences).

Once the worker has donned the dosimeter(s) and

recorded the appropriate information on the RWP sign in

sheet, he/she should proceed directly to the work area. At

a minimum, the following ALARA techniques should be

used.

Take only the necessary tools and equipment into a

Radiological Buffer Area or a Radiation Area.

Read and comply with all posted instructions.

Perform work safely and efficiently.

Use time, distance, and shielding.

When possible, maximize distance from higher

levels of radiation.

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