Module 9: Radioactive Contamination Control

DOE-HDBK-1130-98

Module 9: Radioactive Contamination Control

Instructor's Notes

MODULE INTRODUCTION

Self Introduction

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Background

Module Overview

This module discusses information regarding entry,

work in, and control of High Radiation Areas and

the materials and systems that can emit high

radiation levels.

Introduce objectives.

Objectives Review

Introduction

The High Radiation Area lesson plan familiarizes

the participant with requirements for entry, work in,

and exit from High Radiation Areas.

Radiological Worker Modules 1-7 (core academic

material) are a prerequisite for this module. If

prerequisite requirements are met, this module may

be taught alone.

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MODULE OUTLINE

High and Very High Radiation Area Definitions

High Radiation Area

EO1 Define High Radiation

Area and Very High

A High Radiation Area is any area, accessible to

Radiation Area.

individuals, in which radiation levels could result in

an individual receiving a deep dose equivalent in

30 cm is approximately = to

excess of 0.1 rem (100 mrem), but less than or equal

1 foot (11.81 inches)

to 500 rad in one hour at 30 centimeters from the

radiation source or from any surface that the

radiation penetrates.