If you are entering an area with 56,000 DPM/100 cm^2 Beta Gamma, how would you expect the area to be posted?

Entering an area with 56,000 disintegrations per minute per 100 square centimeters (DPM/100 cm²) of Beta and Gamma radiation indicates the presence of significant contamination. The term "contamination area" is used to designate areas that have been assessed and found to have radioactive contamination that exceeds background levels but may not reach the thresholds for more serious classifications.

The classification as a contamination area signifies that personnel should exercise caution while working in the area, as there is a notable potential for skin contamination or transfer of the radioactive material. This label serves to inform workers that there is a detectable level of radioactive contamination, which requires monitoring and appropriate protective measures.

In contrast, other classifications—like "very high contamination area" or "high contamination area"—would be reserved for levels of contamination that are significantly higher and typically involve stricter controls and immediate protective measures. An airborne radioactivity area would specifically refer to an area where airborne radioactive material is present, which is not indicated merely by the contamination levels presented in the question.

Understanding these definitions helps workers recognize the necessary precautions and respond appropriately to the hazards present in different radiological environments.