Inhalation of radioactive particles is the largest cause of internal dose. Airborne radioactivity measurements are necessary to ensure that the control measures are effective and continue to be effective. Regulations govern the allowable effective dose equivalent to an individual. The effective dose equivalent is determined by combining the external and internal dose equivalent values. Typically, airborne radioactivity levels are maintained well below allowable levels to keep the total effective dose equivalent small.
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DOE-HDBK-1122-99 Module 2.06, Fundamental Academic Training Instructor's Guide Phase I; Module 2.06, Study Guide - Air Sampling Program/Methods
| Subjects: | |
| ID: | DOE-HDBK-1122-99 Module 2.06 |
| Type: | Handbook |
| Senior Line Manager: | Technical Standards Program |
| Senior Line Manager Org: | Not Provided |
| OPI: | HS - Office of Health, Safety and Security |
| Preparing Activity: | Technical Standards Program |
| Status: | Archive |
| Approved Date: | Jul 21, 1999 |
| Last Update: | Mar 11, 2009 |
| DNFSB Interest: | No |
| Invoked Standard: | No |