FW: Alarming Ratemeters

["Edgerton, Patricia" <pedgerto@rhb.dhs.cahwnet.gov>]

I have been asked by a colleague to forward this message to radsafe.  You 
can respond back to me or to the Radsafe list if you think the info if of 
interest to the whole group.  I remember seeing a thread regarding alarming 
rate dosimeters that don't rely on sound to "alarm" the individual using 
them, but can't remember if we came up with anything.

Trisha Edgerton, MS, CHP
pedgerto@rhb.dhs.cahwnet.gov
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Trisha, can you submit a request to Radsafe asking if anyone is
manufacturing an alarming ratemeter that has a device such as vibrator (as
in a pager) or flashing light indicator that would indicate that a preset
dose rate level had been exceeded.  This would be relevant in regards to
radiographers operating and performing radiography in a location with a high
noise environment (refinery, power plant) were hearing protection is
required, and thus the audible alarm may not be heard.

Thanks,   Stephen H. Pay