Radiation Hazard Information

TM 11-5840-270-24-1

Indication ID-48/ARN

1.45 Ci

Ra 226

Radiation Hazard Information: The following radiation hazard information must be read and understood

by all personnel before operating or repairing Indicator ID-48A/ARN. Hazardous radioactive materials are

present in the ID-48A/ARN.

The components are potentially hazardous when broken. See qualified medical personnel and the local

Radiological Protection Officer (RPO) immediately if you are exposed to or cut by broken components. First

aid instructions are contained in TB 43-0122, and AR 755-15.

NEVER place radioactive components in your pocket. Use extreme care NOT to break radioactive compo-

nents while handling them.

NEVER remove radioactive components from cartons until you are ready to use them.

If any of these components are broken, notify the local RPO immediately. The RPO will survey the

immediate area for radiological contamination and will supervise the removal of broken components. The

above listed radioactive components will not be repaired or disassembled.

Disposal of broken, unserviceable, or unwanted radioactive components will be accomplished in accordance

with the instructions in AR 755-15.

*U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1977-765010/133