What describes a Contamination Control (Rubber Area)?

• A. An area for storage of PPE
• B. An area where radioactivity is used only for training
• C. An area with no restrictions
• D. A clearly marked area enclosed by removable or fixed barriers and signs, set up to control spread of loose contamination

Answer: (D)

Containment of contamination hinges on having a defined, controlled zone. A Contamination Control Area is set up to keep loose contaminants from spreading, so it’s clearly marked and physically separated from other areas by removable or fixed barriers with signs. This setup ensures people know the boundaries and follow decontamination and handling procedures before entering or leaving, which protects adjacent areas from contamination.

The other options don’t describe this containment purpose. A storage area for PPE might be organized and clean, but it isn’t designed to prevent the spread of contamination. An area where radioactivity is used only for training implies activity use, not containment of loose contamination. An area with no restrictions would fail to control spread.