Steps for an Air-Drive Exposure (8)

Question 1

Steps to follow before exposure

Air-Drive

Answer 1

1. wear DRD, PAD, TLD or OSL
2. verify survey meter
3. survey exposure device and ancillary equipment
4. set up shot
5. unlock exposure device
6. slowly pull retainer plug making sure source capsule is not attached to the spring
7. connect source guide and drive cable to exposure device
8. additional shielding
9. set up barrier (<0.1mSv/h)
10. everybody out of area
11. last check DRD

Question 2

Steps to follow during an exposure (Air-Drive)

Answer 2

1. push down pump to project source + monitor with survey meter
2. set timer
3. survey boundaries
4. keep constant control of radiation area
5. quickly retract source + monitor survey meter

Question 3

Steps to follow after an exposure

Air-Drive

Answer 3

1. approach exposure device with survey meter in front

2. survey camera and head hose, compare readings to those prior to exposure

Question 4

Steps to follow after an operation

Air-Drive

Answer 4

1. while monitoring survey meter disconnect drive tube and guide tube from exposure device
2. lock exposure device
3. check DRD
4. take down signs and barriers
5. store exposure device in secure area
6. inform supervisor work is complete