Select Required Dosimeter(s) and Protective Clothing

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Module 10.3: Practical Factors

Instructor's Notes

C. Select Required Dosimeter(s) and Protective Clothing

EO3 SELECT and DON

protective clothing and

Suggest: Using a facility-specific RWP, have students

dosimeter(s) as per RWP.

select dosimeter(s) and protective clothing as per

(DOE RCS, Appendix 3C.)

RWP.

Incorporate lessons learned occurrences.

(Demonstrate or discuss occurrences.)

Dosimetry requirements

Radiological Control personnel identify the dosimeter

requirements necessary for entry on the RWP.

Supplemental pocket dosimeters should be worn

outside the protective clothing, accessible to the

worker.

Workers should protect dosimeter from

contamination by placing in a coverall pocket or in

plastic bags or pouches.

Protective clothing

Protective clothing is provided for all employees who

Effective use of protective clothing will minimize

skin and personal contamination.

The required clothing will be identified on the

RWP.

D. Don Protective Clothing and Dosimeter(s)

EO3 SELECT and WEAR

protective clothing and

Once the radiological worker has obtained appropriate

dosimeter(s) as per RWP.

items, he/she must properly don the protective clothing.

(DOE RCS, Appendix 3C.)

Workers should inspect protective clothing prior to use for

tears, holes, or split seams that would diminish protection.

Any defective items should be replaced with intact

protective clothing.

Suggest: Using facility-specific posted instructions,

the instructor should don the protective clothing. If

practical have students do the same.

Incorporate lessons learned and occurrences, if

applicable. (Demonstrate or discuss occurrences.)

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