Remove Protective Clothing and Dosimeter(s)

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Module 10.3: Practical Factors

Instructor's Notes

Perform work safely and efficiently.

Use time, distance, and shielding.

When possible, maximize distance from higher

When possible, stay in areas that have lower

Do not loiter in the area.

Avoid hot spots.

Change outer gloves when instructed by

Radiological Control personnel, or periodically

while working with contaminated or highly

contaminated equipment.

Use good housekeeping techniques.

EO5 RESPOND to

Advise Radiological Control personnel of any

abnormal radiological

unusual conditions or situations that may alter the

conditions and alarms.

status of the job or the work area.

Suggest: During demonstration, pre-stage abnormal

situations, and discuss appropriate response.

Unusual situations or conditions may include off-

scale dosimeter, spill of water, shielding that has

slipped, posting that is different from pre-job brief

information, etc.

Take appropriate actions to radiological alarms. Be

familiar with location of area monitors.

10.

Personnel and equipment must be monitored.

F. Remove Protective Clothing and Dosimeter(s)

Once the job has been completed, the worker should

proceed directly to the step-off pad area and follow

facility-specific instructions.

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