OP 6007 Radiological Incidents

Question 1

Exposure limits

Answer 1

• .5 pregnant women
• 5 annual
• 10 non life saving actions
• 25 life saving
• 25+ large lifesaving (person must be made aware of the risks)

Question 2

What are notifications that need to be made on a Radiological Incident?

Answer 2

• Department of Health and Safety (DHS) Radiological Health

- Environmental Health

Question 3

First in Engine Company Duties (radiological incident)

Answer 3

Establish and initial perimeter (1 mRem)

Question 4

What tool on engine can be used from engine to set up perimeter? (Radiological)

Answer 4

Docemeters (alarm at 1 mRem)

Question 5

Minimum PPE for radiological incidents

Answer 5

Turnouts
SCBA
Rubber gloves under turnout gloves

Question 6

What reading should you get after being decontaminated or when wanting to put something back in service?

Answer 6

.5 mR/hr

Question 7

What does REM stand for and how is it calculated?

Answer 7

Roentgen Equivalent Man

Based on the exposer times the quality factor of a given radiation

Rad x Q

Question 8

What is the quality factor of
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
X-ray
Neutrons of unknown energy
High energy protons

Answer 8

20 alpha
1 beta
1 gamma
1 x-ray
10 neutrons of unknown energy
10 high energy protons

Question 9

What are ways to limit exposure?

Answer 9

Paying attention to exposure limits
Shorter work periods
Swapping out crews
Time distance and shielding

Question 10

What do you do after decon in a radiological incident to ensure patient if fully decontaminated?

Answer 10

Monitor with radiological monitor

Question 11

What type of report needs to be done after a radiological incident?

Answer 11

Form 37 exposure report