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Radiation Health Protection Manual

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Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, NAVY DEPARTMENT

2001

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION

1-1 Purpose. 1-1

1-2 Scope. 1-1

1-3 Policy 1-1

1-4 Responsibilities 1-1

1-5 Definitions. 1-3

1-6 Radiation Health Program Evaluation. 1-6

Chapter 2. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

2-1 Introduction 2-1

2-2 Types of Ionizing Radiation Medical Examinations 2-1

2-3 Scope of Examination 2-2

2-4 Standards. 2-3

2-5 Special Documentation Requirements 2-4

2-6 Validity Periods and Correction of Deficient Examinations. 2-4

2-7 Reporting Requirements for the REAB. 2-5

2-8 Documentation Requirements for the REAB. 2-5

Chapter 3. SUPPORT FACILITIES

3-1 Introduction 3-1

3-2 Bioassay 3-1

3-3 Radon Bioassay 3-1

3-4 Internal Monitoring (External Counting). 3-1

3-5 Assistance for Evaluation and Treatment of Irradiated or Contaminated Personnel 3-1

Chapter 4. RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS

4-1 Introduction 4-1

4-2 Members of the Public. 4-1

4-3 Occupational Exposures . 4-1

4-4 Embryo/Fetus 4-2

4-5 Minors 4-2

4-6 Emergency Exposure 4-2

4-7 Radiation Protection Guidance for Internal Emitters. 4-2

4-8 Radiation Protection Guidance for External Exposure. 4-3

Chapter 5. EXPOSURE RECORDS

5-1 Introduction 5-1

5-2 Computerized Exposure Record Systems 5-1

5-3 Record of Occupational Exposure to Ionizing Radiation (NAVMED Form 6470/10). 5-1

5-4 Record of Occupational Exposure to Ionizing Radiation from Internally Deposited Radionuclides

(NAVMED Form 6470/11) 5-2

5-5 Cross Checks and Verification. 5-3

5-6 Dose Investigations and Dose Estimates 5-4

5-7 External Contamination 5-4

5-8 Extremity Exposure 5-5

5-9 Eye Exposure. 5-5

5-10 Embryo/Fetus Exposure. 5-5

5-11 Termination Letters. 5-5

5-12 Required Reports 5-6

5-13 Retention, Disposition and Release of Information. 5-9

5-14 Working copy of NAVMED Form 6470/1 5-10

5-15 Control of Radiation Exposure Information for Nuclear Powered Warships and Operational

Prototypes. 5-10

Chapter 6. PERSONNEL DOSIMETRY

6-1 Introduction 6-1

6-2 Monitoring 6-1

6-3 Dosimetric Devices 6-1

6-4 Lithium Fluoride (LiF) Thermoluminescent Dosimetry 6-2

6-5 DT-648/PD Lithium Fluoride (LiF) Thermoluminescent

Dosimetry Monitoring Program 6-3

6-6 Environmental and Area Monitoring. 6-6

6-7 Extremity Monitoring 6-7

6-8 Accident Dosimeter 6-7

6-9 Battlefield Dosimeters 6-8

Chapter 7. STORAGE, HANDLING AND DISPOSAL

7-1 Introduction 7-1

7-2 Surveys. 7-1

7-3 Access Control of Areas. 7-1

7-4 Area Posting Requirements. 7-2

7-5 Labeling of Containers 7-2

7-6 Storage and Control of Radioactive Material. 7-3

7-7 Transportation, Receipt, and Reporting of Lost Radioactive Material 7-3

7-8 Waste Disposal 7-4

Appendix A. SAMPLE FORMS

NAVMED 6470/10 Record of Occupational Exposure to Ionizing Radiation. A-3

NAVMED 6470/11 Record of Occupational Exposure to Ionizing Radiation From Internally Deposited