Dose Limits
In Illinois, the use of ionizing radiation sources is regulated by theĀ IEMA. The following dose limits are taken from their regulations.
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Annual Occupational Limits | Adults | Minors |
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Total Effective Dose Equivalent (TEDE) or Total Organ Dose Equivalent (TODE) | 5,000 mrem or 50,000 mrem | 500 mrem or 5,000 mrem |
Lens of Eye (LDE) | 15,000 mrem | 1,500 mrem |
Skin of Whole Body (SDE, WB) | 50,000 mrem | 5,000 mrem |
Extremities (SDE, ME) | 50,000 mrem | 5,000 mrem |
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Other Applicable Limits |
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Dose to Embryo/Fetus (declared pregnancies) - 500 mrem |
Members of the Public - 100 mrem |
Unrestricted Areas - 2 mrem in any one hour. |
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Additional information regarding dose limits can be found in Chapter 11 of the UIC Radiation Safety Manual.