This is the section of Part 19 that defines what must be done when
a worker exceeds the 0.1 mSv (100 mrem) threshold:
§19.12 Instructions to workers.
(a) All individuals who in the course of employment are likely to
receive in a year an occupational dose in excess of 100 mrem (1 mSv)
shall be—
(1) Kept informed of the storage, transfer, or use of radiation
and/or radioactive material;
(2) Shall be instructed in the health protection problems
associated with exposure to radiation and/or radioactive material, in
precautions or procedures to minimize exposure, and in the purposes and
functions of protective devices employed;
(3) Instructed in, and required to observe, to the extent within
the worker’s control, the applicable provisions of Commission
regulations and licenses for the protection of personnel from exposures
to radiation and/or radioactive material;
(4) Instructed of their responsibility to report promptly to the
licensee any condition which may lead to or cause a violation of
Commission regulations and licenses or unnecessary exposure to
radiation and/or radioactive material;
(5) Instructed in the appropriate response to warnings made in
the event of any unusual occurrence or malfunction that may involve
exposure to radiation and/or radioactive material; and
(6) Advised as to the radiation exposure reports which workers
may request pursuant to §19.13.
(b) In determining those individuals subject to the requirements of
paragraph (a) of this section, licensees must take into consideration
assigned activities during normal and abnormal situations involving
exposure to radiation and/or radioactive material which can reasonably
be expected to occur during the life of a licensed facility. The extent of
these instructions must be commensurate with potential
radiological health protection problems present in the work place.
Sandy Perle
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