Radiation Protection

Last Updated on August 14, 2018 by clflores.

There are several services provided by the Radiation Protection Group. Contact the appropriate representative to review the services and resources available from this page and/or to discuss your needs as they pertain to any field-site, laboratory, or facility work areas, such as:

Radiological operations
Radiological engineering and shielding design
Internal / external dosimetry services
Radiation Safety and Transportation training
Instrumentation and analytical services
Radiological emergency response

Also refer to:

PUB-3000, Chapter 21 Radiation Safety

Dosimetry Services
Berkeley Lab provides a comprehensive range of dosimetry services, such as: personnel dose monitoring; area/workplace monitoring; extremity rings to monitor hand doses; enrollment in bioassay (urinalysis, thyroid counting, etc.); dose reports; follow-up dose investigations.
Laser Safety
The EHS Division (Radiation Protection Group, Division Professionals, Laser Safety Officers, and others) provides training, guidance and coordination of the use of lasers and laser systems. Laser eye exams are also administered through Health Services.
Non-ionizing Radiation
Contact us to arrange or perform a non-ionizing radiation (NIR) assessment; establish, develop and review controls; and investigate instances of suspected exposure.
Telemetry System
The Telemetry System tracks parameters such as gamma radiation at various locations throughout the Laboratory.

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