[ RadSafe ] SI; Now or never?

[Sandy Perle]

Scientifically, SI units is preferred. From a practical sense, the 
cost to implement a program would be staggering. Consider that 
extensive training programs would be required, all standard operating 
procedures, specifications, labelling would have to be modified. More 
importantly, how many serious errors will occur when an individual 
mis-reads an instrument resulting in harm to individuals, the 
environment or property. Consider that in the medical profession 
today, people are injured when indicators are mis-read, and we 
haven't even changed the units yet!

At some point one must assess the overall benefit for making a change 
and what the consequences may be. In my opinion, the USA would be 
foolish to change from the known and well understood system that has 
been in use for a long time. While we do gain consistency with a 
majority of the world and scientific community, from a practical 
sense, that gain is unimportant considering the potential problems 
and excessive costs resulting.

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Sandy Perle
Senior Vice President, Technical Operations
Global Dosimetry Solutions, Inc.
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