X-ray Exposure Limits
Ocupational Dose Limits
In the United States, there are a variety of radiation dose levels allowed by law. Exceeding any level is enough to warrent an action by the employer.
5 rem per year Total Effective Dose Equivalent (External Dose + Internal Dose) for adults
50 rem per year to any single organ
15 rem per year lens of the eye
50 rem per year skin dose or dose to the extremities
Embryo/Fetus of decleared worker 500 mrem total during the pregnancy, workers do not have to declare pregnancy
General Public Dose Limits
100 mrem per year Total Effective Dose Equivalent (External Dose + Internal Dose)
The dose in any unrestricted area from external sources must not exceed 2 mrem in any one hour
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