•  This technologist is permitted to work and must be monitored. The annual total effective dose limit for a radiation worker is 5 rem (50 mSv); therefore, he is allowed an additional 3 rem (30 mSv) for the remainder of the calendar year.

Essential Facts

•  Even though working only part time, this technologist will require monitoring as is required for any adult likely to receive > 10% of the annual limits. The annual occupational dose limit for an adult radiation worker is 5 rem (50 mSv) total effective dose equivalent (TEDE).

•  Organ-specific annual exposure limits also apply:

•  50 rem (500 mSv) to any organ except the lens of the eye: deep dose equivalent (DDE) 1 committed dose equivalent (CDE)

•  15 rem (150 mSv) to the lens of the eye: lens dose equivalent (LDE)

•  50 rem (500 mSv) to the extremities: shallow dose equivalent (SDE)