SOG HAZ MAT 004 RESPONSE TO RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES

Question 1

Typical radiological sources that are non-criminal in nature stem from where?

Answer 1

Medical offices or laboratories

Question 2

The city of New Haven serves as the host community for which plant?

Answer 2

Millstone III-these incidents have a separate response plan

Question 3

How do radioactive materials give off energy?

Answer 3

Rays and particles

Question 4

How do radioactive rays and particles cause harm?

Answer 4

They can damage tissue

Question 5

What does the amount of tissue damage depend on?

Answer 5

Length of exposure and distance from the source

Question 6

What are the 3 natural defenses against radiation?

Answer 6

Time
Distance
Shielding

Question 7

What are the 3 forms that radioactive sources can be found in?

Answer 7

Solids
Liquids
Gases

Question 8

What is the best protection against internal radiation?

Answer 8

SCBA to prevent inhalation hazards

Question 9

What is secondary contamination?

Answer 9

Radioactive dusts and liquids adhering to other objects such as clothing, tools, equipment, apparatus, smoke

Question 10

What amount of protection does firefighting PPE provide from radioactive material

Answer 10

Limited protection

Question 11

Who should be consulted regarding instructions and guidance with radioactive materials?

Answer 11

Radiological plant supervisor/personnel

Question 12

When firefighting is needed with radioactive material, what is the best method?

Answer 12

Dry chemical extinguishers when possible

Question 13

If water has to be used on radioactive materials, what method should be used?

Answer 13

Fog pattern only, low velocity fog, unless ordered otherwise by chief officer in charge

Question 14

What should be avoiding with water?

Answer 14

Accumulation of water into puddles

Question 15

How far should all non-emergency personnel and vehicles be kept from a scene?

Answer 15

At least 500ft

Question 16

How do radioactive scenes need to be approached?

Answer 16

With meters on and personal dosimeter in place

Question 17

When should radioactive areas not be entered?

Answer 17

> 100mR/hr, unless it is necessary to treat injured personnel or prevent the spread of contamination

Question 18

A controlled area for personnel must be set up how far from the scene?

Answer 18

At least 100 feet from the scene

Question 19

Exposure levels in uncontrolled areas must be less than what level mR/hr?

Answer 19

<2mR/hr

Question 20

What should be done with radioactive material?

Answer 20

Do not move or handle it, cover or contain the material to prevent further spreading

Question 21

What should be established at the entrance and exits of the scene?

Answer 21

Control points, to be manned at all times

Question 22

What readings are considered contamination of clothing and equipment?

Answer 22

100cpm(counts per minute) >background or greater when measured with a geiger or ludlum with “pancake” detector

Question 23

What information needs to be obtained from individuals entering the control area?

Answer 23

SSN, address and survey results