Print View Posted on: 13 February 2020
Ra-226 source found, activity estimated to 73 MBq, indications suggest it is a Static Eliminator, manufactured before 1970. Dose rate at surface 850 microSv/h and at 1 meter 15 microSv/hour.There has been no release or significant doses to workers or members of the public (max worker dose of the order of 1-5 mSv (if shift is 8 hours/day over 4 days and maintaining a constant contact to the part of the container where the source was located. Therefore, likely Category 0 on basis of people and the environment.The