Lessons Learned - hdbk-1130-98

DOE-HDBK-1130-98

b. Methods to reduce internal radiation dose

Reducing the potential for radioactive materials to enter the body is important. As

previously stated, install or use engineering controls followed by administrative

controls as the primary methods to control internal exposure. PPE is the last choice

for controlling internal exposure. In addition, the following are methods the worker

can use.

1) Wear respirators properly when required. Respirators should only be

used by personnel qualified to wear them.

2) Report all wounds or cuts (including scratches and scabs) to the

appropriate facility-specific organization before entering any area

controlled for radiological purposes.

3) Comply with the requirements of the controlling work documents.

4) Do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew in Radioactive Materials Areas,

Contamination Areas, High Contamination Areas, or Airborne

Radioactivity Areas, as dispersible radioactive materials may be present.

5) (Insert facility-specific information.)

3. Lessons Learned

Review lessons learned from your site or other sites to demonstrate what may be

learned from mistakes leading to excessive personnel exposures.

(Insert facility-specific information.)