In RAM surveying, surveys should also cover which areas?

• A. Only the RAM storage area
• B. Only the entrance
• C. Nearby workstations
• D. Only the loading dock

Answer: (C)

RAM surveying must account for places where people actually work, not just the material’s storage space. Radiation can leak, scatter, or be carried via airflows or during handling, so spaces adjacent to and around the RAM area—where nearby workstations are located—need to be checked. Measuring dose rates and potential contamination there helps ensure that personnel in those areas are protected and that controls (shielding, posting, access restrictions) are adequate. If you only survey the RAM storage area, you might miss exposures occurring in spaces where people spend their time. The entrance or loading dock are important routes and access points, but the key safety focus is on the areas where workers operate, which is why nearby workstations are the best fit.