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Module 4: ALARA Program

Instructor's Notes

MODULE INTRODUCTION

A. Self Introduction

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Background

B. Module Overview

This module is designed to inform the student of the

concept of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).

This module discusses radiation hazards. Methods for

reducing both external and internal doses from radiation

and radioactive material are also discussed.

C. Objectives Review

Introduce objectives.

D. Introduction

DOE establishes dose limits and administrative control

levels for general employees. However, radiological

workers and their management strive to keep radiation

dose well below these limits. Radiological workers should

always try to maintain their radiation dose As Low As

Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).

MODULE OUTLINE

II.

A. 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

ALARA stands for As Low As Reasonably

EO1 State the ALARA

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.