Re: Asbestos Contaminated with Rad Materials

[High Plains Drifter <magna1@jps.net>]

George Xu wrote:

> Good afternoon, Radsafers,
>
> I would like to hear your experience in dealing with
> asbestos-containing-materials (ACMs)contaminated with rad. sources such as
> U-235, Co-60, or Cs-137 in as deep as 1-2 inch. What detection methods are
> used for characterizing both asbestos and the embedded rad. sources. I am
> interested in DOE practice, but any experience would be helpful.  Thanks in
> advance!!

George, how about my lungs (Co-60, Cs-137, asbestos, and 20+ REM WB dose).  I
am still kicking, but my wife does not know where she will be allowed to bury
me.  I believe I am above the current deminis levels.

High Plains Drifter
magna1@jps.net