Troxler 4640-B, Operation And Instruction Manual

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If a gauge is damaged, then follow the steps below:
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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 15 ft (5 m) will be sufficient. Do not leave
the area unattended.
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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 user should perform a visual inspection of the
nuclear gauge to determine if the source housing and/or
shielding has been damaged.
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Use a survey meter to measure the dose rate at a distance of 3 ft
(1 m) from the gauge.
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Contact the company RSO (name and number given at the
beginning of this section). Provide the RSO with the following:
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The date, time, and location of the accident
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The gauge model and serial number
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The nature of the accident
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The location and condition of the gauge and/or source
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The dose rate at 3 ft (1 m) from the gauge
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