Radiological Aspects of Plutonium - DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Radiological Assessor Training

DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Instructor's Guide

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

LESSON PLAN

Course Material

Topic:

Radiological Aspects of

Plutonium

Objectives:

Upon completion of this lesson, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify the radiological properties of plutonium.

2. Identify the biological effects of plutonium.

3. Identify special controls and considerations required for plutonium operations.

4. Describe appropriate instruments, measurement techniques, and special

radiological survey methods for plutonium.

5. Describe personnel protection requirements and dose control techniques for

plutonium.

Training Aids:

Overhead Transparencies (OTs): OT 8.1 OT 8.12

(may be supplemented or

substituted with updated

or site-specific information)

Equipment Needs:

Overhead projector

Screen

Student Materials:

Student's Guide

Module 8 1