Re: Rad Worker Layoff??

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@EARTHLINK.NET>]

> Since most medical radionuclides have a short effective half life, I

> believe that the person would be unable to wear a TLD only for a

> relatively short time.  



Depending on the radioisotope and activity administered, i.e., diagnostics as 

compared to therapeutic, there can be a continuous dose to the worker for an 

extended period of time. If the individual is allowed into the area, and the alarming 

check-points are ignored, any dose reported to the worker will be defined as 

"occupational exposure" since there is no way to segregate the dose from the official 

dosimeter on record.

 

> The employee's case might be further strengthened if the TLD is not

> really required for the job (ie, 10% dose limit expected to be

> received).



I'm not sure if you're suggesting that the worker enter a Radiation Controlled Area, 

and not wear the TLD? The issue of the 10% rule is not the important factor here. In 

a power reactor and a DOE facility, if an individual enters a controlled area for 

radiation, it would be negligent for management not to require the dosimeter. I'm not 

a lawyer either, but, I do know about litigation, and not wearing a TLD, simply to 

enter a radiation area,  especially after the individual has had a medical uptake, 

would be called foolhardy, at best. 

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