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DOE-HDBK-1131-98

General Employee Radiological Training

Student's Guide

Some workers are monitored for intakes of radioactive material (e.g., inhaling

or ingesting radioactive material). This is typically done by either using an

apparatus (e.g., w hole body counter) to detect the material or by analyzing a

sample the individual provides (e.g., urinalysis).

Exposure Reports (EO6)

Although DOE and DOE contractor employees who are only trained at the

GERT level are not expected to receive occupational dose above the

monitoring threshold, they may be monitored for exposure in any case. This

could occur during escorted entries into radiologically controlled areas or in

other circumstances. Individuals who are mo nitored for exposure at DOE

facilities have the right to request reports of that exposure as follows:

Upon the request from an individual terminating employment, records

of radiation exposure dose shall be provided by the DOE facility within 90

days. If requested, a written estimate of radiation exposure received by

the terminating employee shall be provided at the time of termination.

Each individual who is required to be monitored for radiation exposure

at a DOE facility shall receive a report of that exposure on an annual

basis.

Note: As previously discussed, individuals may be monitored with a dosimeter

even though they are not required to be monitored. In this case an annual

report is not required to be sent.