Radiological Postings cont'd - DOE-HDBK-1109-97

DOE-HDBK-1109-97

Radiological Safety Training for Radiation-Producing (X-Ray) Devices

Instructor's Guide

Lesson Plan

Instructor's Notes

of radiation. Signs may also include

radiological protection instructions.

If more than one radiological condition

exists in the same area, each condition

should be identified.

Rope, tape, chain, or similar barrier

material used to designate radiological

areas should be yellow and magenta.

Physical barriers should be placed so that

they are clearly visible from all accessible

directions and at various elevations.

Posting of doors should be such that the

postings remain visible when doors are

open or closed.

Radiological postings that indicate an

intermittent radiological condition should

include a statement specifying when the

condition exists, such as

"CAUTION, RADIATION AREA

WHEN RED LIGHT IS ON."

For a Radiation Area, wording on the

posting shall include the words:

"CAUTION, RADIATION AREA."

10 CFR 835.603(a)

For a High Radiation Area, wording on

the posting shall include the words:

"DANGER, HIGH RADIATION AREA."

10 CFR 835.603(b)