Appendix 19 - Designation of work areas
| Area Designation | Work Designation | Area Classification in Relation to External and/or Internal Radiation Hazard |
| CONTROLLED
e.g. Radioisotope room, Dispensing Area, Fume Cupboard, Cabinet, Fridge |
CLASSIFIED WORKER
Classified Workers, Workers under a 'Scheme of Work' etc.
NO UNDERGRADUATES |
Dose Rate:
> 7.5 microSv hr-1 Instantaneous or liable to receive an effective dose of 6 mSv or more in a year.
Usage Quantity at Any One Time
Fume Cupboard - <100 ALI Open Bench - < 10 ALI
Storage Quantity See Registration Certificate |
|
SUPERVISED
e.g. Research laboratory, Fume Cupboard, Fridge |
All Radiation Workers, Undergraduates 18 years and over | Dose Rate
2.5 - 7.5 microSv hr-1 Instantaneous or likely to receive an effective dose of greater than 1mSv in a year.
Usage Quantity at Any One Time
Open Bench - See Table in Appendix 20
Storage Quantity Upper Limits are given in Appendix 20
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| GENERAL LABORATORY AREA
e.g. Teaching laboratory |
All Radiation Workers, Non-Radiation Workers, All undergraduates | Dose Rate
< 2.5 microSv hr-1 Instantaneous or is not likely to receive an effective dose of 1mSv in a year
Usage Quantity at Any One Time
Open Bench - See Table in Appendix 20
Storage Quantity No Storage is permitted
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