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Module 3: Radiation Limits and Administrative Control Levels

Instructor's Notes

MODULE INTRODUCTION

A. Self Introduction

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Background

B. Module Overview

This module will address DOE dose limits and

administrative control levels.

C. Objectives Review

Introduce objectives.

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

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.