TOOLS RAD 50

Question 1

When using the RAD 50 make sure both buttons are

Answer 1

Pushed up
One switch is in the Audio position
One switch in the mR/Hr position

Question 2

After turning the unit on it requires ________ to show a complete reading on the LCD screen. During this period the hourglass icon will be displayed

Answer 2

One full minute

After the full minute the hourglass icon will disappear

Question 3

How do you check the current alarm level setting

Answer 3

Depress the set button once.

To get back to the alarm mode depress the set button a 2nd time

Question 4

What is the alarm level set at for the RAD 50

Answer 4

1.000 mR/Hr

Question 5

Who can alter the alarm level on the rad 50

Answer 5

Only altered under supervision of an officer from the Haz mat group

Question 6

When the rad 50 is in the alert mode what will be on the LCD screen

Answer 6

Radiation warning icon

Question 7

What are normal background radiation levels that will be displayed on the rad 50

Answer 7

Normal levels will be between .02 to .05 mR/Hr

Question 8

As a safety factor when will the rad 50 emit an alert tone

Answer 8

If the rate at any time goes over 1 mR/Hr

Question 9

When examining a package how do you operate the rad 50

Answer 9

Slowly move the monitor 1 to 2 inches from the surface with the alpha port facing the object.

Question 10

What reports should be communicated to the IC or Haz mat group supervisor

Answer 10

All reports both positive and negative

Question 11

What is the FDNY action level for the rad 50 meter

Answer 11

1 mR/Hr

Question 12

What is the Hot Line rad 50 meter reading

Answer 12

2 mR/Hr

Marked with RED barrier tape

Question 13

What must be done if the rad 50 alerts at 1 Mr/Hr

Answer 13

Need confirmation with a 2nd rad 50 monitor