Personnel monitoring is required for certain individuals who directly handle radioactive material or radiation-producing devices. In general, the radiation levels within a given area are controlled in such a way as to limit exposures to others within those areas to insignificant levels. Before the initial monitoring devices can be ordered for a PH, an account number must be submitted to the RSO. The cost of routine personnel monitoring (including late, lost/unreturned, and damaged badges) will be the responsibility of the PH. The RSO may be contacted for current pricing information. The following criteria is used by the RSO to determine whether an individual requires monitoring for radiation exposure:

Depending on the radionuclide, the above limits may be lowered by a factor of 10 for minors and declared pregnant workers. Individuals who declare their pregnancy with the RSO will be given special instructions for personnel monitoring.

If the necessity for personnel monitoring is unclear, the RSO may require personnel monitoring on a trial basis for a finite period of time (e.g., three months). The result of this trial monitoring will be the basis for determining the need for continued personnel monitoring. The costs associated with the personnel monitoring during the trial period will be paid by the RSO.