Responsibilities for the ALARA Program

DOE-HDBK-1130-98

Module 4: ALARA Program

Instructor's Notes

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

ALARA program.

Low 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.)

B. Responsibilities for the ALARA Program

EO3 Identify the

responsibilities of

The individual radiological worker is ultimately responsible

Management, the

for maintaining his/her radiation dose ALARA. However,

Radiological Control

management and Radiological Control personnel also play

Organization, and the

an important role in the ALARA program. The following

radiological worker in the

are some of the responsibilities of the three groups:

ALARA Program.

Management

(Insert facility-specific information.)

Radiological Control Organization

(Insert facility-specific information.)

Radiological workers

Each radiological worker is expected to demonstrate

responsibility and accountability. This is accomplished

through an informed, disciplined, and cautious attitude

toward radiation and radioactivity.

(Insert facility-specific information.)