Storage and Containment of Radioactive Material - doe-hdbk-1106-97

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provide protection from moderate to high energy beta radiation, such as betas

emitted from P-32.

3. Respiratory equipment

Respiratory equipment is used to prevent the inhalation of radioactive materials.

This training course does not qualify a worker to wear respiratory equipment.

Ventilation design should eliminate the need to use respiratory equipment except

in extreme cases.

Storage and Containment of Radioactive Material

Containment generally means using vessels, trays, diaper paper, bench tops, etc. to

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IDENTIFY methods used to control radioactive contamination.

1. Storage areas

Store large bottles and containers close to the floor.

Shelves should:

Be secured (bolted) to a wall.

Have lips or restraining cords to prevent bottles from falling.

Storage area should be well lit, properly ventilated, and have an even

temperature.

2. Radioactive materials should be properly stored:

In unbreakable containers; if not possible, secondary containment (the

secondary containment should be able to contain the entire volume of the

primary container).