such measurements will probably not provide any significant information

particularly since the principal hazards on Enewetak were from inhalation or
ingestion of alpha emitters.
“Types of Masks - The four principal types of protective masks
used on Enewetak were the full face piece positive pressure mask, the

half face piece positive pressure mask, the full face piece negative
pressure mask, and the paper surgical mask.

The positive pressure masks

contain a cannister and portable electro-mechanical air supply.

These

masks provide the highest degree of protection from inhalation or ingestion

of contaminated airborne particles.
pressure mask.

The next most effective is the negative

This mask is operated through a little cannister on the

negative pressure developed by the individual's lungs.

While this is an

effective mask it was not used in high hazard operations.
mask is the only paper mask that was used.

The surgical

This was used to provide a

mechanical filtering capability in low risk areas but more importantly,
as a means to encourage discipline in controlled areas which required

personnel to fefrain from smoking, eating, drinking, and putting fingers
in the nose or mouth thereby reducing the potential for ingestion of
contaminated particles.
Post Cleanup Discovery of Radioactive Debris - Since completing

the eatior cap, theTask Group has randomly discovered some radioactive
debris-as eae result of shifting beach sands and other natural changes.

To

accommedate disposal of this material two (2) box type additions to the
crater, each 20 feet by 20 feet, have been built to the same standards as
the containment structure.

A third 8 feet by 8 feet addition is now under

construction and will be used to contain any radioactive scrap discovered

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