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Module 6: Radiological Access Controls and Postings

Instructor's Notes

Minimum requirements for exiting a RA:

Observe posted exit requirements

Sign-out on RWP or equivalent, as applicable

Insert facility-specific information

Radioactive Materials Area (RMA)

EO5 Define the areas

controlled for radiological

RMA means an area, accessible to individuals, in

purposes.

which items or containers of radioactive material

exist and the total activity of rad-material exceeds ten

times the applicable value provided in 10 CFR 835

Appendix E.

Radioactive material may consist of equipment,

components, or materials that have been exposed to

contamination or have been activated. Sealed or

unsealed radioactive sources are also included.

Radioactive material may be stored in drums, boxes,

etc., and will be marked appropriately.

Posting Requirements:

"CAUTION, RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL(S)"

Exceptions to posting requirements.

See 10 CFR 835.604

Areas may be excepted from the posting

requirements for periods of less than 8 continuous

hours when placed under continuous observation and

control of an individual knowledgeable of, and

empowered to implement, required access and

exposure control measures.

The following areas may be excepted from the

radioactive material area posting requirements:

Areas posted Radiation Area, High Radiation Area,

Very High Radiation Area, Airborne Radioactivity

Area, Contamination Area, or High Contamination

Area