Purpose
Of Measuring Occupational Exposure
Provides
information that leads to identification
of undesirable practices and of unexpected sources of high exposure
Permits
prompt application of controls to
limit exposure
Provides
information regarding exposure of the
individual, permitting a comparison with long-term limits
Guides
long term controls required to reduce
exposure
General
Principles And Characteristics of Monitoring
Devices
Monitoring Devices: Film
Badges
Monitoring Devices: TLDs
Monitoring Devices: Pocket Dosimeters
Conclusions
There
are several different types of
devices available for measuring both instantaneous radiation dose and
cumulative radiation dose.
Each
has specific applications
Each has advantages and disadvantages
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