HAZARDS CONTROL QUARTERLY REPORT NO. 9, APRIL-JUNE 1962

Technical Report · Thu Oct 31 04:00:00 EST 1963

OSTI ID:4761704

Work was started on the development of a thermoluminescent radiation dosimeter for use as a personnel monitor. An estimate was made of the effectiveness of an air intake system in capturing falling radioactive particles and its relation to the radiation dose rate in a fall-out shelter. Test concentrations of CO in air varying from 0 to 300 ppm were prepared using a portable gas blending unit. Equipment is described for use in the calibration of alnor velometers and other air flow measuring instruments. An evaluation was made of thermoswitches set to energize an alarm at glove box temperatures of 140 deg F as fire detectors. A portable tester is described for use in the detection of pin-hole leaks in glove box gloves. A system is described for the routine cleaning and refurbishment of respiratory masks. Two relatively inexpensive flooring materials were found to be satisfactory for minimizing the detonation- bydropping hazard in high-explosive areas. Corrugated rubber matting and heavy duty linoleum were both found satisfactory although both were found to have disadvantages in either the safety or service categories. A survey was made of desirable properties in resilient flooring coverings. Three epoxy-type coatings were tested for resistance to water, caustic solutions, solvents, and oxidizing acids. An automatic data processing system was developed for recording fire extinguisher maintenance. (C.H.)

• Research Organization: California. Univ., Livermore. Lawrence Radiation Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• NSA Number: NSA-17-003232
• OSTI ID: 4761704
• Report Number(s): UCRL-7035
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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