Re: dose limits for members of the public

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

> The fact that we know that low levels of 'audio' radiation are

> harmless does not mean that, in circumstances where levels are high,

> we do not provide hearing protection, sound insulation, or engineer

> alternatives which run more quietly.



Hi Chris,



My point is, if we allow up to 5 rem (50 mSv/year) for workers and the public, what need 

will there be for a rad protection staff? Consider that currently, it is a rare situation 

where an occupational worker not only never exceeds this threshold, but rarely 

approaches it. The only instances I've observed are for physician who conduct 

interventional procedures, and they often use dose weighting factors to determine the 

EDE. So, if nobody approaches the 5 rem, why would any management agree to 

maintain a rad protection staff of any size > 1? Also consider that with lower dose limits, 

most staffs continue to be cut by management.



Regards,

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