StemRad® 360 Gamma
TM
User Manual
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assessment by a safety professional can
help identify hazards and risk levels and
direct choices of permissible PPE.
At a minimum, wear the following
additional PPE with a StemRad
TM
garment
such as the 360 Gamma (Note: other PPE
equipment should be worn over the 360
Gamma):
RESPIRATORS:
Protection of internal organs
from inhalation of radioactive particulates
can be provided by wearing an appropriate
particulate
respirator.
Recommended
respiratory PPE for a radiation emergency
includes a
with a P-100 or High Efficiency
Particulate Air (HEPA) filter.
A representative
Air-purifying respirator
(APR):
In the case of firefighters, the self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) will
provide the highest level of protection.
It is your responsibility to verify that the
selected respirator will provide adequate
protection.
DOSIMETERS:
concern about exposure to penetrating
ionizing radiation.
•
Direct-reading personal radiation
dosimeters may be used to monitor
radiation dose and can help workers
stay within recommended
•
Direct-reading dosimeters should be
worn so that a worker can easily see
the read-out and/or hear warning
alarms.
DERMAL PROTECTION:
PPE to prevent skin
contamination of particulates is very
effective against particulate-borne radiation
hazards (i.e., alpha and beta particles). In a
radiation-only event, typical fire fighter
"turn-out" gear, is generally adequate for
this purpose, yet the use of Level C (U.S.
Guidelines) Dermal protection is advised.
Level C dermal protection:
Overalls
Two-piece chemical
splash suit
Disposable chemical-
resistant overalls
Chemical-resistant
boots, with steel toe
and shank OR
Disposable,
chemical-resistant
outer boot covers.
Hard Hat
The use of turn-out gear or any disposable
protective clothing suitable for particulate
exposure should be followed by appropriate
decontamination
of
personnel
and
equipment.