Requirements for working in posted contamination areas

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Lesson Plan

Instructor's Notes

2. Requirements for working in posted contamination areas

The RadCon Standard recommends that individuals

allowed unescorted entry into Contamination Areas:

Avoid unnecessary contact with contaminated

surfaces.

When possible wrap or sleeve materials and/or

equipment brought into the area.

Do not touch unexposed skin surfaces. This could

result in skin contamination.

Smoking, eating, chewing, drinking, and putting on

makeup could result in ingesting radioactive material; for

this reason, these activities are not allowed in

Contamination Areas.

3. Requirements for exiting posted contamination areas

The RadCon Standard recommends that individuals

Reference: RCS, Ch. 1,

allowed unescorted entry into Contamination Areas:

Article 335

a. Exit only at step-off pad.

A step-off pad provides a "barrier" between

contaminated and other areas to prevent or

control the spread of contamination between

areas. Correct use of step-off pads is included in

the practical factors exercise.