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radiation area
An area, accessible to personnel, in which radiation exists, originating in whole or in part within radioactive material, at such levels that a major portion of the body could receive a dose in excess of 5 millirems (5 × 10-5 sievert) during any single hour or a dose in excess of 100 millirems (100 × 10-5 sievert) during any five consecutive days.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Fire safety
- Category: Prevention & protection
- Company: NFPA
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