Room Contamination Problems - hdbk110697

DOE-HDBK-1106-97

Radiological Contamination Control Training

for Laboratory Research

Instructor's Guide

Instructor's Notes

Cross contamination can result from mishandling;

contaminated protective clothing; contaminated cages, food,

and water supplies; and airborne materials being transferred

from cage to cage.

Contaminated cages should be allowed to decay where

possible, and then be thoroughly washed. Following

washing, they must be surveyed before re-use.

7.0 Room Contamination Problems

These problems can best be avoided by maintaining

radioactive animals in a separate room and maintaining high

standards of housekeeping in the room. Feces, cage linings,

and urine should be stored in the appropriate containers.

These items should not be allowed to accumulate.

In case any of the above-mentioned items are spilled, they

should be cleaned up immediately, utilizing absorbent,

disposable materials. All materials used in cleaning up a

spill should be placed in the appropriate containers to

preclude the possibility of further contamination spread. It

is essential that spills be cleaned up without delay.

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