Module Outline - hdbk-1130-98

DOE-HDBK-1130-98

Module 4: ALARA Program

Instructor's Notes

II. MODULE OUTLINE

ALARA Program

ALARA stands for As Low As Reasonably Achievable.

ALARA is an approach to radiation safety that strives to

manage and control doses (both individual and

collective) to the work force and the general public to as

low as is reasonable taking into account social, technical,

economic, practical, and public policy considerations.

ALARA concept

EO1 State the ALARA

ALARA stands for As Low As Reasonably Achievable.

concept.

Because some risk, however small, exists from any

radiation dose, all doses should be kept ALARA.

ALARA includes reducing both internal and external

radiation dose.

The ALARA concept is an integral part of all site

activities that involve the use of sources of ionizing

radiation.

ALARA is the responsibility of all employees.

DOE Management Policy for the ALARA program

EO2 State the DOE/Site

management policy for the

Personal radiation exposure shall be maintained As Low

ALARA program.

As Reasonably Achievable. Radiation exposure to the

work force and public shall be controlled such that:

Radiation doses are well below regulatory limits.

There is no radiation exposure without an overall

benefit.

Site policy

(Insert facility-specific information.)