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Dismounting
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Inform all personnel involved in the removal, of the procedures necessary
to limit radiation exposure. For example, how to reduce exposure using
time, distance, and shielding.
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Be prepared to handle the weight of the source holder. The approximate
weight of the source holder is on the certified correct drawing.
Specific requirements for removing the source holder include the following:
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Radiation Survey
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Leak Test, if shipping the unit.
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Only a specifically licensed individual can perform the removal.
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The specifically licensed person performing the removal must use a
calibrated survey meter. A radiation safety officer must be present at the
site during the entire procedure.
The radiation field should conform to the installation survey or less
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than 50 mSv/hr (5 mrem/hr) at 30 cm (12") from the surface omni-
directionally.
NOTE
This information refers to work that should be performed prior to
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the removal of a source holder in the United States. Canadian
licensees must have specific wording in their license that allows
NOTE
installation and removal.
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