Chapter 4 Radioactive Materials

DOE-STD-1098-99

Radiological Control

Radioactive Materials

June 2004

CHAPTER 4 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART 1 Radioactive Material Identification, Storage, and Control

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General...............................................................................................................................................................4-3

412

Radioactive Material Labeling ...........................................................................................................................4-3

413

Radioactive Material Packaging.........................................................................................................................4-5

414

Radioactive Material Storage .............................................................................................................................4-6

PART 2 Release and Transportation of Radioactive Material

421 Release to Controlled Areas...............................................................................................................................4-7

422 Release to Uncontrolled Areas...........................................................................................................................4-8

423 Transportation of Radioactive Material..............................................................................................................4-9

PART 3 Sealed Radioactive Source Controls

431 Sealed Radioactive Source Controls ................................................................................................................4-11

PART 4 Solid Radioactive Waste Management

441 Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................4-13

442 Waste Minimization .........................................................................................................................................4-13

443 Mixed Waste ....................................................................................................................................................4-14

PART 5 Control of Radioactive Liquids and Airborne Radioactivity

451 Minimization and Control of Radioactive Liquid Wastes ................................................................................4-15

452 Control of Radioactive Drains..........................................................................................................................4-15

453 Control of Airborne Radioactivity ...................................................................................................................4-15

PART 6 Support Activities

461

Control and Monitoring of Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing........................................................4-16

462

Laundry ............................................................................................................................................................4-16

463

Decontamination ..............................................................................................................................................4-17

464

Vacuum Cleaners and Portable Air-Handling Equipment................................................................................4-17

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