Re: wrong DOT label

[Gv1@aol.com]

The comments about the type of instrument used, large ion chamber vs. small 
diameter compensated GM are certainly valid.  If someone were to be 
non-conservative and use a large volume detector, aren't they taking risk 
upon themselves?  

We use a small diameter, compensated GM detectors for all of our package 
measurements.  I realize, that a small-diameter pulse counter may read higher 
than an ion chamber in low energy fields and different geometries, but I 
ensure that I never get any calls about exceeding dose rate limits.  

There is no cost difference in shipping White-I vs. Yellow-II, so I'd think 
someone would use the most conservative meter?

Glen Vickers
glen.vickers@ucm.com
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