Module Introduction - hdbk-1130-98

DOE-HDBK-1130-98

Module 3: Radiation Limits and Administrative Control Limits

Instructor's Notes

MODULE INTRODUCTION

Self Introduction

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Background

Module Overview

This module will address DOE dose limits and administrative

control levels.

Introduce objectives.

Objectives Review

Introduction

DOE limits and administrative control levels have been

established for the purpose of restricting occupational

radiation exposures to levels of acceptable risk.

II. MODULE OUTLINE

Basis for and Purpose of Radiation Dose Equivalent

Limits and Administrative Control Levels

Basis for DOE dose limits

DOE has established radiation dose equivalent limits for

general workers. These limits are based on guidance

from national and international scientific groups and

government agencies, such as:

International Commission on Radiological Protection

(ICRP)

National Council on Radiation Protection and

Measurements (NCRP)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The radiation protection standards for all DOE workers

are described in 10 CFR 835, "Occupational Radiation

Protection." These regulations apply to DOE, its

contractors, and persons utilizing or working in DOE

facilities and include dose equivalent limits.