Pregnant X-Ray Tech - Reply

[Charles Willis <CAW@nrc.gov>]

Mary Jo,

As you know, NRC (and compatible State) regulations require lower dose limits for
a declarred pregnant woman (whether actually pregnant or not).  I presume you can
live with this requirement.

Conversly, the medicine person's edict of "no work around radiation," in effect,
means no work.  This is true because the embry (and everything else) is
radioactive.  Could it be that you have entered tort space?  It might be wise to
involve the company lawyers immediately if not sooner.

Charlie Willis
caw@nrc.gov