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b.
High Contamination Area
A High Contamination Area is an area where contamination levels are, or are likely
to be, greater than 100 times the Contamination Area limits. Posting requirements
include:
"DANGER or CAUTION, HIGH CONTAMINATION AREA"
Additionally, the posting may state:
"RWP REQUIRED FOR ENTRY"
c.
Airborne Radioactivity Area
An Airborne Radioactivity Area is an area where airborne radioactivity exceeds
specified limits. Posting requirements include:
"CAUTION OR DANGER, AIRBORNE RADIOACTIVITY AREA"
additionally the posting may state:
"RWP REQUIRED FOR ENTRY"
2.
Minimum requirements for entering Contamination, High Contamination, and Airborne
Radioactivity Areas without an escort.
a.
Appropriate training, such as Radiological Worker II training.
b.
Personnel dosimetry, as appropriate.
c.
Protective clothing and respiratory protection as specified in the RWP.
d.
Worker's signature on the RWP, as applicable.
e.
Pre-job briefings, as applicable.
f.
(Insert facility-specific information.)
3.
Minimum requirements for working in Contamination, High Contamination, and Airborne
Radioactivity Areas.
a.
Avoid unnecessary contact with contaminated surfaces.
b.
Secure equipment (lines, hoses, cables, etc.,) to prevent them from crossing in and
out of contamination areas.
c.
When possible, wrap or sleeve materials, equipment, and hoses.
d.
Place contaminated materials in appropriate containers when finished.
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