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Module 7: Radiological Emergencies

Instructor's Notes

MODULE INTRODUCTION

A. Self Introduction

Name

Phone Number

Background

B. Module Overview

This module discusses off-normal and emergency

situations and the appropriate response to each.

Radiological alarms associated with monitoring

equipment will also be discussed.

Introduce objectives.

C. Objectives Review

Introduction

Monitoring systems are used to warn personnel when off-

normal radiological conditions exist. Radiological

workers must become familiar with these alarms and

know the response to each. These responses will help to

minimize exposure and personal contamination during

off-normal conditions.

II. MODULE OUTLINE

Emergency Alarms and Responses

Equipment that monitors radiation dose rates and

airborne contamination levels is placed throughout DOE

radiological facilities. It is essential for radiological

EO1 State the purpose and

workers to recognize the equipment and the associated

types of emergency alarms.

alarms and know the appropriate response.

Area Radiation Monitors

Types and purpose

Operational check (if appropriate)

Alarms

Appropriate response

(Insert facility-specific information.)