Internal Dosimetry Procedures Manual

DOE-STD-1121-98

methods and requirements for measurement (bioassay) and evaluating and recording internal dose

methods for consistent collection of workplace and personnel monitoring data, its evaluation,

documentation of results, and records maintenance

the components of the internal dosimetry program and the organizational structure to which it

reports

responsibilities of line management and members of the dose evaluation group

elements of the workplace and radiological worker monitoring programs that are germane to

internal dosimetry

guidelines for prompt follow-up of worker intakes of radioactive materials, and appropriate

follow-up response to intakes, including the medical management of workers with excessive

intakes

all relevant subcontractor procedures to be included in the historical record files of the DOE

contractor

the MDAs of the various bioassay measurement methods

programmatic details, including:

method(s) of bioassay measurements (e.g., urinalysis, fecal analysis, or in vivo counting)

analytical methodology (e.g., chemical separation followed by alpha counting)

measurement parameters (e.g., counting time or instrument efficiency) to be used in each

component of the bioassay program

frequency of the routine bioassay program

agreements with the bioassay measurements laboratory on needed turnaround times, MDAs for

special and routine samples, and priorities for classification of samples (e.g., routine, special,

emergency)

factors to be considered by the internal dosimetry staff in determining the follow-up or

confirmatory actions to be taken in response to positive bioassay results

actions taken following a bioassay result unexpectedly above the DL

personnel who will establish confirmatory bioassay requirements in cases not covered by the

procedures