RE: Individual monitoring device question.

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

> Consult with your dosimetry provider to determine where the
> badge is supposed to be worn. 

Jim,

I take exception to your comment. The dosimetry provider is not the 
right group to determine where the dosimeter should be worn. Only the 
facility that knows how the individual will be irradiated, geometry, 
etc., can make that determination. I as a processor do not have a 
clue as to how it is worn, or where the individual works. I am not 
the right person to direct badge location. We can assist in a 
discussion though, but in the end, it is not our decision.  What you 
have stated only refers to a badge label which identifies where the 
facility says they are going to wear the badge. This is for 
convenience, and has nothing to do with the characteristics of the 
dosimeter, regardless of who the provider is (assumes that the 
dosimeter has the same elements, be it TLD, film, etc.) 

In conclusion, only the facility can make the determination as to 
where the badge should be worn. 

Sandy Perle
E-Mail: sandyfl@earthlink.net 
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