Radiological Emergency Situations - hdbk-1130-98

DOE-HDBK-1130-98

Module 7: Radiological Emergencies

Instructor's Notes

Airborne Contamination Monitors

Types and purpose

EO2 Identify the correct

Operational check (if appropriate)

responses to emergencies

Alarms

and alarms.

Appropriate response

(Insert facility-specific information.)

EO3 State the possible

Disregard for Radiological Alarms

consequences of

disregarding radiological

Disregarding any of these radiological alarms may

alarms.

lead to:

Possible excessive radiation dose

Unnecessary spread of contamination

Unnecessary personal contamination

Disciplinary action

B. Radiological Emergency Situations

Working in a radiological environment requires

more precautionary measures than performing the

same job in a nonradiological setting. If an

emergency arises during radiological work, response

actions may be necessary to ensure personnel safety.

Personnel injuries in areas controlled for radiological EO2 Identify the correct

responses to emergencies

purposes.

and/or alarms.

(Insert facility-specific information.)

Situations that require immediate exit from an area

controlled for radiological purpose.

(Insert facility-specific information.)

An accidental breach of a radioactive system or spill

of radioactive material.

For radioactive spills involving highly toxic

chemicals, workers should immediately exit the area

without attempting to stop or secure the spill. They

should then promptly notify Industrial Hygiene or

the Hazardous Material team and Radiological

Control personnel.