Respirator protection

Radiological Control Training for Supervisors

DOE-HDBK-1143-2001

Student's Guide

2. For a declared pregnant worker who chooses

to continue working as a radiological worker

the following apply:

The dose limit for the embryo/fetus for the

entire gestation period shall be no greater

than 500 mrem.

Substantial variation above a uniform

exposure rate that would satisfy the limits

shall be avoided (e.g. 50 mrem/month).

3. If the dose to the embryo/fetus is determined

to have already exceeded 500 mrem when a

worker notifies her employer of her

pregnancy, the worker shall not be assigned

to tasks where additional occupational

radiation exposure is likely during the

remainder of the gestation period.

VII. Respirator protection

There are three main requirements that must be

met by personnel prior to being issued a respirator.

Personnel must be trained, fitted, and medically

qualified to wear that specific type of respirator.

Training and qualification testing shall be performed

annually.

A. Respirator use

While using respiratory protection, personnel are

expected to:

1. Perform fit checks of their respirators to

ensure a proper seal before entering areas

requiring respirator use.

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