Radioactive Waste Minimization - hdbk-1130-98

DOE-HDBK-1130-98

Module 4: ALARA Program

Instructor's Notes

Methods to reduce internal radiation dose

EO4 Identify methods for

reducing external and

Reducing the potential for radioactive materials to

internal radiation dose.

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.

Wear respirators properly when required.

Respirators should only be used by personnel

qualified to wear them.

(Discuss reporting wounds

Report all wounds or cuts (including scratches and

or cuts with facility-

scabs) to the appropriate facility-specific

specific information.)

organization before entering any area controlled for

Comply with the requirements of the controlling

work documents.

Do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew in Radioactive

Materials Areas, Contamination Areas, High

Areas, as dispersible radioactive materials may be

present.

(Insert facility-specific information.)

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.)

Radioactive Waste Minimization

One of the potential consequences of working with

radioactive materials is the generation of radioactive

waste. This radioactive waste must be properly

disposed. Examples of radioactive waste include: