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General Rules for Using Personal Monitoring Devices
9. Dosimeters must not be worn during non-occupational exposure, such as
during treatments with medical x-ray.
10. Dosimeter should be protected against damage by heat, moisture, pressure
and contamination.
11. Dosimeters not in use should be stored in clean area (e.g. administration
office).
12. Dosimeters shall be changed on a monthly basis or on a duration as permitted
by the authority.
13. Use the old dosimeters until the new one is received. Change the old one
with the new dosimeter at the beginning of the month. Return the used
dosimeters to the service center for dose analysis.
Note:
➢ Finger dosimeter should also be used if hands are likely to receive higher radiation exposure than
other parts of body.
➢ In cases of radiation accident or a higher dose is suspected, return the relevance dosimeter
immediately to the service provider.
