Safety Equipment (8) Flashcards

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Survey Instrument

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  • measure doses 20µSv/h to 100 mSv/h
  • means of checking battery life and strength
  • calibrated yearly
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Direct Reading Dosimeter (DRD)

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  • record any dose a person may receive
  • accuracy of +/- 20% true dose
  • read twice a day
  • NEW keep record of daily doses
  • calibrated yearly
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Personal Alarming Dosimeter (PAD)

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  • record any dose a person may receive
  • accuracy of +/- 20% true dose
  • audible warning when dose reaches/exceeds 5 mSv/h or 2mSv/h
  • calibrated yearly
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4
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Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD) or Optically Stimulated Luminescent Dosimeter (OSL)

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  • issued by licensed dosimetry service
  • used by 1 person at a time
  • returned to license at end of 15-day period
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5
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Long-handled tools

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  • minimum of 1.5m
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Shielding Material

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  • attenuate radiation by a minimum of 1/100
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Cutting Tool

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  • capable of cutting a guide tube and cable from an exposure device
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8
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Collimator

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  • made of lead
  • absorb radiation not being directed at an object being radiographed
  • reduces NEW exposure
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9
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Ropes and Signs

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  • must be legible
  • RAYONNEMENT - DANGER - RADIATION
  • colour and proportions of the trefoil symbol
  • accordance to Schedule 3 of the Radiation Protection Regulations
  • prevent entry in a radiation area with a dose rate >0.1 mSv/h
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