Monitoring (Dosimetry) - hdbk1131-98reaffirm0101

DOE-HDBK-1131-98

General Employee Radiological Training

Student's Guide

4. Be alert for and report unusual radiological situations.

Unusual situations may include finding radioactive material outside a

designated area or finding a compromised radiological barrier.

5. Know where and/or how to contact Radiolo gical Control personnel in your

work area.

6. Comply with emergency procedures for your work area.

7. Keep exposures to radiation and radioactive materials ALARA and know the

Administrative Control Levels and Dose Limits.

8. Know your cumulative and annual dose.

H. Monitoring (Dosimetry)

Since radiation cannot be detected with the human senses, special detection

devices must be used. Workers should become familiar with the equipment

and devices used to measure and detect radiation and radioactive material,

as applicable to their job functions. Monitoring is only required if you are likely

to receive a dose in excess of 100 millirem in a year. Therefore, it is possible

based on your job function and location that you will not be provided a

dosimeter.

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