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ANNUAL DOSE LIMITS (BSRP)
APPLICATION Annual Dose Limits
(BSRP)
I. Exposure of members of the Public
o Dose limit for whole body exposure 1 mSv
o Equivalent dose limit for the lens shall not exceed 15 mSv
2
o Average equivalent dose limit to the skin (averaged over any 1 cm ) 50 mSv
o Effective dose limit for a person who knowingly assits in the support
of a patient during the period of diagnosticexamination or treatment < 5 mSv
of the patient
o Effective dose limit for a person below the age of 16 years visiting
patient undergoing treatment or diagnostic examination involving < 1 mSv
radioactive material during the period of the treatment or
examination of the patient
