BLOCK 7: IONIZING RADIATION - Unit 16: Dosimetry Results & Unit 17: Potential Overexposures and Abnormal Exposures (complete) Flashcards
Reported Radiation Dose Values
Absorbed dose (rem) to the head, neck, and thyroid
HEAD DOSE EQUIVALENT
Reported Radiation Dose Values
The dose equivalent to the lens of the eye from external
exposure
EYE DOSE EQUIVALENT
Reported Radiation Dose Values
The external dose equivalent to the extremities (hands
and forearms)
EXTREMITY DOSE EQUIVALENT
Reported Radiation Dose Values
Applies to external whole-body exposure sufficient to reach deep tissue and blood-forming organs such as bone marrow
DEEP DOSE EQUIVALENT (WHOLE BODY)
Reported Radiation Dose Values
The total effective dose equivalent (rem) to the individual from all sources for the monitoring period indicated
ALL SOURCE TOTAL EQUIVALENT DOSE ESTIMATE
Reported Radiation Dose Values
The external exposure of the skin (to a depth of approximately that of the dead layer of skin)
SHALLOW DOSE EQUIVALENT (SKIN)
This listing shows external and internal dose equivalents for each worker enrolled in the dosimeter program for the effective monitoring period. It is segregated by area to include all workers enrolled within a specific shop.
LISTING 1499-1, OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION EXPOSURE REPORT
Report that summarizes internal and external doses received during the year to include results of all AF-provided monitoring and all non-AF monitoring reports submitted to the USAFSAM Radiation Dosimetry Laboratory for entry into the Master Radiation Exposure Registry.
AF FORM 1527-1, ANNUAL REPORT OF INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATION
Any dosimeter and/or bioassay result that exceeds the applicable dose limits specified in 10 CFR 20, Standards for Protection against Radiation, and AFMAN 48-148, Ionizing Radiation Protection, is considered to represent a
POTENTIAL OVEREXPOSURE
An exposure received in any monitoring period exceeds the values in the below.
ABNORMAL EXPOSURE
An _______________ is a value set by the IRSO that requires further investigation when exceeded.
INVESTIGATION ACTION LEVEL
This form is similar to AF Form 1527-1, except that it includes all exposure history for each monitoring period since first registering into the USAF Personnel Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry Program. This report will also include any moonlighting and other sources of exposure external to AF practices that are reported to the USAFSAM Radiation Dosimetry Laboratory.
AF FORM 1527-2, CUMULATIVE HISTORY OF INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATION
This report is similar to Listing 1499-1 except that this listing includes exposure data from the beginning of the calendar year to the date the report is prepared.
LISTING 1499-2, OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION EXPOSURE REPORT (SUMMARY)
The procedures for completing investigations to verify exposures to ionizing radiation can be found in AFMAN ____________________.
AFMAN 48-125, Personnel Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry
For both abnormal exposures and potential overexposures, bases are notified in one of two ways:
- They are notified by a worker or supervisor who believes they have been exposed.
- They are notified by the USAFSAM Radiation Dosimetry Lab identifying a dosimeter that
has an exposure that fits the criteria.
If an overexposure did occur, the ____________________________________ must approve the individual returning to work in an area where further exposure may occur.
Air Force Medical Readiness Agency BE (AFMRA/SG3PB)
Not the RSO!
For abnormal exposures, the report generated must include all information gathered during the investigation. This report is required to be submitted to the USAFSAM Radiation Dosimetry Laboratory and the base’s respective MAJCOM BE within _____ calendar days of being notified about the abnormal exposure. In addition, the RSO will forward copies of reports validating the occurrence of an abnormal exposure to AFMRA/SG3PB.
Upon notification of overexposure, the RSO has __________ from notification to submit the report to AFMRA/SG3PB, the MAJCOM BE, and the USAFSAM Radiation Dosimetry Laboratory.
7 days
