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|  DOE-HDBK-1130-98
Module 3: Radiation Limits and Administrative Control Levels
Instructor's Notes
1.
Whole body
a.
Definition
The whole body extends from the top of the head
down to just below the elbow and just below the
knee. This is the location of most of the blood-
producing and vital organs.
b.
Limit and control levels
The DOE whole body dose equivalent limit is
based on the sum of internal and external dose.
1)
DOE radiation dose equivalent limit during
routine conditions is 5 rem/year .
2)
Because DOE's objective is to maintain
personnel radiation dose well below the
regulatory limits, the DOE Radiological
Control Technical Standard recommends a
DOE administrative control level during
routine conditions of 2 rem/year .
3)
Facility administrative control level.
(Insert facility-specific information.)
2.
Extremities
a.
Definition
Extremities include the hands and arms below the
elbow, and the feet and legs below the knees.
b.
Limit and control level
Extremities can withstand a much larger dose than
the whole body because there are no major blood-
producing organs located here.
1)
DOE radiation dose equivalent limit for
extremities is 50 rem/year .
2)
Facility administrative control levels.
(Insert facility-specific information.)
3.
Skin and other organs
a.
DOE radiation dose equivalent limit for skin and
other organs is 50 rem/year .
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