Re: RE Dose to Public

[sandy_perle@email.fpl.com]

     I for one am happy to see that California has bridged the gap from 
     only requiring dosimetry compliance for RAM to x-ray facilities as 
     well. I find the debate to be interesting as well. It is my opinion 
     that we should look at the issue of whether or not we monitor an 
     individual or an area based on what is "good health physics" and also 
     "common sense" when considering the litigation environment we find 
     ourselves in today. I believe it is more important to go "beyond" the 
     regulatory requirements, within reason. In other words, meet the 
     intent and not necessarily the letter of the law. 
     
     While wearing a dosimeter may not save you anything, it may provide 
     enough information that demonstrates that the "employee and public's" 
     interests were being considered. That should mean a lot.
     
     
     Sandy Perle
     Supervisor Health Physics
     Florida Power and Light Company
     Nuclear Division
     
     (407) 694-4219 Office
     (407) 694-3706 Fax
     
     sandy_perle@email.fpl.com


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Subject: RE  Dose to Public
Author:  radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu at Internet-Mail
Date:    10/16/95 12:30 PM



You have to be a little careful about Part 20 and agreement states.  For
example, California wrote a blurb in our regs that includes radiation from x-ra
y machines when reading Part 20.  So, x-ray facilities in California must compl
y with Part 20 exposure limits along with the RAM users.

Trisha Edgerton - pedgerto@hw1.cahwnet.gov
Supervisor, N. Calif. Compliance Unit
California Radiologic Health Branch

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Subject: RE  Dose to Public

Sender's Nativename=radsafe@ROMULUS.EHS.UIUC.EDU

I too, tried to respond to Mr. Marsh and failed.

I would just say that the reg reads "...FROM LICENSED OPERATIONS..."
I sought clarification and was told that it meant what it said.  So
machine produced radiaton does not need to be considered as it would
have to be for occupational limits.  I had heard of some putting
dosimeters in Radiology waiting rooms as well as Nuclear Medicine.

Disclaimer:  This is my opinion and has not been reviewed by anyone
else.

Peter G. Vernig, VA Medical Center, Denver, vernig.peter@forum.va.gov
303-399-8020 x 2447