[ RadSafe ] 10 CFR 19.13(b)

[Walt Cofer]

Not so fast, Sandy.  The 2009 edition of 10 CFR 19.13(b) states that annual reports must only be issued to the monitored worker if the worker's dose exceeds 100 mrem or if the worker requests it.  The requirement is similar for termination dose reports - see 10 CFR 19.13(d)- they must only be provided upon request.  I read the rules to mean that the licensee must still issue annual and termination reports, but only has to provide them under the specified criteria.

As we all know, most workers immediately file their dose reports in the nearest waste bin, so the change makes sense.

Some, but not all Agreement States have adopted this rule change, so as always, an employer needs to know the rules they are subject to, in order to maintain compliance.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Sandy Perle <SPerle at mirion.com>
To: Daniel E' 'Hoffman <Daniel.Hoffman at covidien.com>, 'radsafe at health.phys.iit.edu' <radsafe at health.phys.iit.edu>
Sent: Wed, 12 May 2010 17:30:15 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [ RadSafe ] 10 CFR 19.13(b)

Doug,

10CFR19.13(b) pertains to any worker monitored at the site during the annual period, regardless of their current status. If you provided dosimetry during the year, you are obligated to provide the individual with their dose record.

Regards,

Sandy

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-----Original Message-----
From: radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu [mailto:radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu] On Behalf Of Hoffman, Daniel E
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 2:26 PM
To: radsafe at health.phys.iit.edu
Subject: [ RadSafe ] 10 CFR 19.13(b)

Hello RadSafers.  I am curious how folks out there are interpreting the
subject regulation.  Specifically, does it apply to former workers or
only active workers?

Thanks for any feedback.

Dan Hoffman

Daniel E. Hoffman, CHP, CSP, CHMM
Radiation Safety Officer
Covidien
2703 Wagner Place
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
314-654-7906 (office)
314-625-1881 (cell)

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