Re: Asking for opinions, control badges

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

Ron Frick stated:

> If all workers are using their badges while the
> controls are being exposed, applying this correction to the badges will
> only underestimate the workers' actual exposure.  Of course, this is only
> an issue if the exposure from these materials is significant. 

Absolutely correct. This is why dosimeters should be stored in non-
exposure areas, or VERY low background areas. Makes life a whole lot 
easier when performing a dose investigation. 

Sandy Perle
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