Troxler 3430-M, Manual Of Operation And Instruction

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
If the nuclear gauge is lost or stolen, then immediately notify the
gauge owner’s Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
The gauge owner should complete the emergency contact
information on the lines furnished below. (Note that company
refers to the gauge owner’s company, not Troxler Electronic
Laboratories.) This information should be readily available to
the gauge operator at all times.
If a gauge is damaged, then follow the steps below:
✓
Locate the gauge and/or source.
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Do not touch or move the gauge.
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Immediately cordon off an area around the nuclear gauge and/or
source. A radius of fifteen feet (5 m) will be sufficient. Do not
leave the area unattended.
✓
Keep all unauthorized personnel from the nuclear gauge.
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If a vehicle is involved, it must be stopped until the extent of
contamination, if any, can be established.
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The gauge operator should perform a visual inspection of the
nuclear gauge to determine if the source housing and/or
shielding has been damaged.
✓
Use a survey meter to measure the dose rate at a distance of
three feet (1 m) from the gauge.
The company RSO is
Call the RSO at
The regulatory agency is
Call the agency at