Re:Definition of Clothing Contamination

["Rodney Bauman"<rodney_bauman@wssrap-host.wssrap.com>]

If being taken out the contamination area, modesty garments are no different
than a worker's jeans and T-shirt.  Basically, workers should not be performing
whole body frisks while wearing radiological protective clothing (its generally
removed prior to exiting the contamination area).
I believe this is the general standard for the commercial nuclear industry.  The
DOE also follows this standard.  Approved interpretation guidance for DOE manual
232.1-1A requires reporting of contamination events on company-supplied
coveralls, modesty clothing, etc. that are not specifically designated for
radiological use and subsequently removed at the exit of the radiological area.

Rodney Bauman, CHP, RRPT
Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project
Former Power Plant HP
rodney_bauman@wssrap-host.wssrap.com

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