Dosimetry - doe-hdbk-1106-97

DOE-HDBK-1106-97

Lesson Plan

Instructor's Notes

C. Dosimetry

Insert facility-specific

Always have proper personnel monitoring that might

dosimetry requirements

include:

1. Whole body

Whole-body dosimeter such as a thermoluminescent

dosimeter (TLD) or film badge.

2. Extremity monitoring

Finger rings, if handling high contact dose rate materials

such as P-32.

EO8: IDENTIFY the proper

D. Personnel Protective Clothing (Anti-C)

use of protective clothing.

The degree of clothing required is dependent on the work

area, radiological conditions, and the nature of the job. The

use of personnel protective clothing and equipment is the

least desired option. Use of engineering controls such as

gloveboxes or fumehoods is preferred. Standard clothing

requirements for biomedical research laboratory work

include:

Lab coats with long sleeves that are buttoned or

otherwise closed.