C8: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

What does PPE stand for in the context of the text?

Personal Protection Equipment

What is the purpose of PPE in relation to ionizing radiations?

To shield large areas of the wearer's body against external irradiation

What is necessary to ensure that PPE provides the intended degree of protection effectively?

Proper selection, fitting, and maintenance of PPE

What type of exposure does different PPE protect against?

Both external and internal exposures Signup and view all the answers

What may protective clothing be designed to shield against?

Both large areas of the body and individual organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in the context of radioactive substances?

To prevent the inhalation of radioactive substances and avoid radiation doses to the lungs and other organs Signup and view all the answers

What type of dosimeter can be used to monitor radiation dose and help workers stay within recommended Dose Limits for Emergency Workers?

Personal dosimeters with Alarms and turn back values Signup and view all the answers

How is the amount of light emitted in Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) Dosimeters related to the radiation dose?

The emitted light is directly proportional to the radiation dose Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of lead aprons, gloves, and distance maintenance using tongs in protection against external exposure to X-rays and gamma radiations?

To reduce the intensity of X-rays and gamma radiations reaching the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Contamination Control Barriers External?

To help minimize the spread of contamination Signup and view all the answers

Which type of PPE is used for protection against internal exposure to radioactive substances?

Vinyl Gloves and Hood Signup and view all the answers

Which item is considered part of the 'Anti Contamination' Clothing External Barriers?

Vinyl Gloves Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Internal Barriers?

To prevent contamination from entering the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order for donning the 'Anti Contamination' Clothing 2nd Layer?

10a, 10b, 12a, 12b Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in removing Anti-C's?

Outer overshoes Signup and view all the answers

C8: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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