b.
ec.
3.
4,
Protective clothing
(1)
Coveralls
(2)
Gloves
(3)
Shoes
Respirators
Group measuring and protective devices
a.
Local air-filtering systems to main stack
b.
Whole-room systems
Environmental monitoring
a.
Public safety
Potential nonradioactive hazards in uranium refining operations
1.
Explosive materials
2.
Fire hazards
a.
3.
Uranium is pyrophoric
Toxicity
a.
Uranium dust
b.
Many chemicals used in processing are toxic
Controls of nonradioactive hazards in uranium refining operations
1.
Ventilation
a.
Special ventilation systems near workers
b.
Whole-area ventilation
ec.
Special procedures for handling uranium
d.
Good personal hygiene practices
e.
Other methods of control
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