Emergency Response and Safety Improvement Quiz
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Why is it important to communicate the lessons learned from an accident to all involved parties?

To ensure that any necessary improvements to enhance safety are carried out.

What is the purpose of radiation monitoring in work areas?

To ensure that the radiation sources are safe for workers to enter or work in.

What is the purpose of surface contamination monitoring in radioactive work places?

To control radioactive contamination from spreading out.

Describe the direct method of surface contamination monitoring.

<p>A measurement made in-situ using a portable contamination monitor, moving slowly over the suspected area of contamination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do personnel need to ensure they are clean before leaving radioactive work places?

<p>To prevent the spread of radioactive contamination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can radiation monitoring be conducted in work areas?

<p>It can be done in situ using portable measuring instruments or stationary monitors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of contaminations are usually covered in work place monitoring?

<p>Radiation and contamination, with the latter including surface and airborne contaminations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first response action to be taken by the person in charge of the area of the accident?

<p>Inform the person in charge of the area of the accident so that measures can be taken to restrict entrance to this area</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Radiological Protection Officer (RPO) during an emergency involving radiation?

<p>Notify the appropriate authority, investigate and reconstruct the accident, assess the doses received by each worker involved, and prepare a report</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should a Radiographer/worker take if an emergency involving a radiographic source occurs?

<p>Move away from the exposed source, measure the dose rate around the area, establish a new safe barrier, and restrict access to the area</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with a device involved in an accident before using it again?

<p>Do not use the device until it is examined and repaired as necessary by a qualified expert or manufacturer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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