Control of Movement of Equipment and Personnel

DOE-HDBK-1113-98

Radiological Safety Traning for Uranium Facilities

Module 104 - Internal Dose Control

The risk of spreading contamination to an uncontrolled area is directly related to

the amount of equipment moved and the number of personnel exiting the

contamination area.

The risk of spreading contamination can be reduced by minimizing the

movement of equipment and tools into and out of contaminated areas by using

dedicated tools and equipment, and by performing as many work activities as

practical outside contaminated areas.

Besides redu cing the sprea d of contaminat ion, these pr actices save money by:

reducing the n umber of person nel requiri ng training,

reducing the cost of decontaminating and surveying tools and equipment,

reducing the cost of protective clothing used, and

minimizing the production of radioactive waste.

Protective Equipment

Protective Clothing

Use of protective clothing (PC) in contaminated areas will minimize the

potential for skin contamination and ingestion of uranium. The choice

of PC garments will be based on the type of job and the form of

contamination hazards. Protective clothing should not be worn in

uncontrolled areas such as lunch rooms.

Protective clothing commonly worn in the nuclear industry can also

provide beta dose reduction. Gloves are especially helpful in reducing

beta dos e to the h ands whi le handl ing urani um.