Implementation of the principle of as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) for medical and dental personnel
This paper is part of a series prepared under the auspices of Scientific Committee 46, Operational Radiation Safety. It provides guidance on the process of implementing the as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principle of the use of radiation by medical and dental personnel. The use of cost-benefit analysis is recommended as a basic method upon which to base ALARA decisions. Examples are provided to illustrate the ALARA principle as a process of optimization and to provide a starting point for the development of individualized ALARA programs. This paper recommends the use of 2 reference ranges for occupational exposures, one based on individual dose equivalents, and the other based on collective dose equivalent.
- OSTI ID:
- 7235937
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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