Contamination Monitoring Equipment

DOE-HDBK-1130-98

Module 9: Radioactive Contamination Control

Instructor's Notes

Proper use of protective clothing

Inspect protective clothing for rips, tears,

or holes prior to use. If you find damaged

protective clothing, discard properly.

Supplemental and multiple dosimeters

should be worn as prescribed by the

Radiological Control Organization.

After donning protective clothing, proceed

directly from the dress-out area to the

work area.

Avoid getting coveralls wet. Wet

coveralls provide a means for

contamination to reach the skin/clothing.

Contact Radiological Control personnel if

clothing becomes ripped, wet, or

otherwise compromised.

Respiratory protection equipment

This is used to prevent the inhalation of radioactive

materials. This training course DOES NOT qualify

a worker to wear respiratory protection

equipment.

E. Contamination Monitoring Equipment

EO6 Identify the purpose

and use of personnel

Purpose

contamination monitors.

Contamination monitoring equipment is used to detect

radioactive contamination on personnel and equipment.

Types and uses

Hand Held Contamination Monitor:

Modify with site specific

procedures as necessary.

Verify instrument is in service, set to proper scale,

and has functioning audio equipment.

Note background count rate at frisking station.

Frisk hands before picking up the probe.

Hold probe approximately inch from surface

being surveyed for beta/gamma and inch for

alpha.