Radiation Safety Practice Exam

Who ultimately makes the determination to practice personal dosimetry?

1. The safety officer

2. The installation RSO

3. The Department of Defense

4. The radiation protection committee

The correct answer is: The installation RSO

The determination to practice personal dosimetry is ultimately made by the installation Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). The RSO is responsible for overseeing and implementing radiation safety programs within an organization or facility. This includes assessing the need for personal dosimetry based on the types of radiation exposure workers may encounter and the potential risks associated with those exposures. The RSO will consider various factors, such as the levels of radiation present, the types of work being performed, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. By establishing whether dosimetry is necessary, the RSO ensures that staff are monitored appropriately for radiation exposure, which is essential for maintaining safety and compliance with safety regulations. Other entities like the safety officer or the radiation protection committee may provide advice or input, but it is the RSO who has the final authority and responsibility for making this critical determination. The Department of Defense may set overarching policies or regulations related to radiation safety, but the decision to employ personal dosimetry is typically localized to the managing entity, which is the RSO's role.