/ehs/taxonomy/term/331/all en /ehs/laboratory/radiation/wipetest <p>The Wipe Test Calculator allows one to calculate a wipe test in Bq/cm<sup>2</sup> with the appropriate Counting Efficiency, Background Radiation, and Measurements (in either cpm or dpm).</p> <h3>Using the calculator</h3> <p>Once you complete the fields (background radiation, sample description and gross measurement), hit 'Calculate' at the bottom of the form. You will obtain the Net Measurement (in cpm) and the Measurement in Bq/cm<sup>2</sup>. The form can then be printed and inserted in the radiation log book.</p> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:22:19 +0000 admin 168 at /ehs /ehs/laboratory/radiation/decontamination <h2>Decontamination prodedure</h2> <p>In radiation protection, the term "<i>decontamination</i>" refers to the removal of loose or fixed surface radioactivity, and this operation is always done whenever wipe tests reveal the presence of radioactive contamination.</p> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:22:00 +0000 admin 122 at /ehs