Dose Limits, Labels & Signs Flashcards
what is the occupational dose limit for the lens of the eye?
15 rem
what is the occupational dose limit for an organ or tissue?
50 rem
what is the occupational dose limit for the whole body?
5 rem
What sign goes on the door to an area that exceeds 100 mR/hr?
CAUTION: High Radiation Area
What sign goes in front of an area where someone can be exposed to more than 500 rads?
Grave Danger: Very High Radiation Area
What sign goes on the door to an area that exceeds 5mR/hr?
CAUTION: Radiation Area
What sign goes on the outside of a door housing radioactive materials that exceed 2 mR/hr?
CAUTION: Radioactive Materials
what is the occupational dose limit for the skin or any extremity ?
50 rem
what is the occupational dose limit for a fetus of a radiation worker?
0.5 rem
what is the exposure limit for the general public ?
0.1 rem
