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DOE-HDBK-1130-98
MODULE INTRODUCTION
I.
A. Self Introduction
1.
Name
2.
Phone Number
3.
Background
B. Module Overview
This module will address DOE dose limits and administrative control levels.
C. Objectives Review
D. Introduction
DOE limits and administrative control levels have been established for the purpose of
restricting occupational radiation exposures to levels of acceptable risk.
MODULE OUTLINE
II.
A. Basis for and Purpose of Radiation Dose Equivalent Limits and Administrative Control Levels
1.
Basis for DOE dose limits
a.
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:
1)
International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)
2)
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP)
3)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
b.
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.
2.
Facility administrative control levels for general employees
The facility administrative control levels for workers are lower than the DOE limits and
are set to:
a.
Ensure the DOE limits and control levels are not exceeded.
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