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RADIATION FUNDAMENTALS

RADIATION FUNDAMENTALS. 10 Golden Rules. Ten Golden Rules – Rule 1. Understand the nature of the hazard and get practical training. Ten Golden Rules – Rule 2. Plan ahead to minimize time spent handling radioactivity. Ten Golden Rules – Rule 3.

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RADIATION FUNDAMENTALS

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  1. RADIATION FUNDAMENTALS 10 Golden Rules

  2. Ten Golden Rules – Rule 1 • Understand the nature of the hazard and get practical training.

  3. Ten Golden Rules – Rule 2 • Plan ahead to minimize time spent handling radioactivity.

  4. Ten Golden Rules – Rule 3 • Distance yourself appropriately from sources of radiation.

  5. Ten Golden Rules – Rule 4 • Use appropriate shielding for radiation.

  6. Ten Golden Rules – Rule 5 • Contain radioactive materials within defined work area.

  7. Ten Golden Rules – Rule 6 • Wear appropriate protective clothing and dosimeters.

  8. Ten Golden Rules – Rule 7 • Monitor the work area frequently for contamination control. • In the event of a spill follow the prepared contingency plan. • Verbally warn all people in the vicinity. • Restrict unnecessary movement into and through area. • Report the spill to the Laboratory Supervisor/ Adviser. • Treat contaminated personnel first. • Follow clean-up protocol .

  9. Ten Golden Rules – Rule 8 • Follow the local rules and safe ways of working.

  10. Ten Golden Rules – Rule 9 • Minimize accumulation of waste and dispose of it by appropriate routes.

  11. Ten Golden Rules – Rule 10 • After completion of work, monitor yourself, wash and monitor again.

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