B312.1 Use of Radiological Pagers (02-01-2013)

Question 1

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Rad pagers should be used as what 2 devices?

Answer 1

1. Dosimeter (Accumulated dose)
2. Dose rate warning device

Question 2

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What is the only way to determine the presence of radiation?

Answer 2

Radiological monitor

Question 3

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Rad pagers will continuously monitor for what type of radiation?

Answer 3

Gamma radiation

Question 4

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The rad pager will give an audible alarm at the presence on gamma radiation at or above:

Answer 4

2 millirem

Question 5

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Where will the rad pagers be located?

Answer 5

In a pouch mounted in the cab

Question 6

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Who will perform a maintenance and performance test of the rad pagers on a regular basis?

Answer 6

SpecOps Support

Question 7

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All units will utilize the rad pager when responding to any reports of:

Answer 7

An explosion, or emergency incident where the known or suspected release of radiation is possible

Question 8

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When should the initial benchmark be noted?

Answer 8

As soon as they exit the truck

Question 9

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The first arriving company should do what 4 things?

Answer 9

1. Size-up
2. Identify
3. Isolate
4. Notify dispatch and incoming units of conditions

Question 10

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At what point should the exclusion zone be established?

Answer 10

2 millirem/hr total dose rate

Question 11

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What is the total dose allowed during normal emergency response operations?

Answer 11

5 rem total dose

Question 12

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What is the turn back dose?

Answer 12

200 rem/hr or 25 rem total dose

Question 13

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Can the rad pager be silenced if it reads 200 rem/hr or 25 REM total dose?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

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Can the rad pager be silenced if it reads 2 millirem/hr total dose rate?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

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Can the rad pager be silenced if it reads 5 rem total dose?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

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What kind of alarms will activate when the rad pager reads alarming levels of radiation?

Answer 16

Audible and visible

Question 17

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What should companies do when the pager activates?

Answer 17

Make note of the activation notify dispatch and incoming companies

Question 18

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What should companies do if the alarm activates and are unable to reset it?

Answer 18

Make note and immediately leave, notify dispatch and incoming companies

Question 19

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Who shall be notified immediately in the event of any known or suspected release of radiological material, and who shall notify them?

Answer 19

Texas Bureau of Radiation Control

-Command should have dispatch assist in notifying them

Question 20

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What is the radiation axiom that should guide rescue efforts?

Answer 20

• Time
• Distance
• Shielding