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|  DOE-HDBK-1106-97
Lesson Plan
Instructor's Notes
VII. DECONTAMINATION
Decontamination is the removal of radioactive materials
from locations where it is not wanted. This does not result
in the disappearance of radioactive material, but involves
the removal of the radioactive materials to another
location.
A. Decontamination or Not
DISCUSS who makes the
decision when to
If the presence of loose contamination is discovered,
decontaminate.
decontamination is a valuable means of control.
In some situations, this is not always possible.
1.
Economical conditions
Cost of time and labor to decontaminate location
outweighs the hazards of the contamination
present.
2.
Radiological conditions
Radiation dose rates or other radiological
conditions present hazards that far exceed the
benefits of decontamination.
B. Preventive Methods
1.
Identifying and repairing leaks before they
become a serious problem.
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