AFI-48-125(AF-dosime..

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2.9.3. Determines the type of external monitoring required (i.e., body, head, extremity, beta/gamma/
neutron) required, the length of the monitoring period, and the type and scope of any bioassay procedures
(i.e., urine sampling, fecal sampling, etc).
2.9.4. Requests records of an individual’s prior occupational radiation dose, as detailed in paragraph
3.2. of this AFI, prior to registering an individual in the dosimetry program.
2.9.5. Briefs personnel enrolling in the dosimetry program on the following:
2.9.5.1. Proper wear and storage of TLDs and procedures for collecting any required bioassay
samples.
2.9.5.2. Hazards associated with ionizing radiation and methods to keep their exposure ALARA.
2.9.5.3. (For female personnel):
2.9.5.3.1. Hazards associated with exposure to ionizing radiation during pregnancy.
2.9.5.3.2. Their responsibility to report to PH as soon as possible following confirmation of
pregnancy, and the need to be placed on a monthly dosimeter exchange frequency (see paragraph
3.2.7.).
2.9.6. Ensures Air Force personnel being monitored by other than IERA/SDRD or having bioassay
samples analyzed by other than IERA/SDRR (e.g., Veterans Administration Hospital results for an
Air Force radiologist, nuclear medicine technicians having positive I-131 thyroid scans, persons
moonlighting in jobs involving radiation exposure) are aware of requirement to provide copies of any
monitoring results, and forwards copies to IERA/SDRD for inclusion in the MRER.
2.9.7. Establishes program for monitoring visitors.
2.9.8. Reports and investigates abnormal and over exposures per this instruction (see Chapter 7 and
Chapter 8).
2.9.9. Requests priority processing from IERA/SDRD for dosimeters issued to pregnant workers or
used in planned special exposures.
2.9.10. Maintains and reviews forms and listings received from IERA/SDRD to ensure accuracy and
completeness and promptly notifies IERA/SDRD of any changes as may be appropriate.
2.10. Unit Commanders With Individuals in the USAF Personnel Dosimetry Program: Ensures
the unit implements all the requirements of this instruction.
2.11. Supervisors of Individuals in the USAF Personnel Dosimetry Program:
2.11.1. Ensure badges are properly worn and handled per this instruction.
2.11.2. Refer newly assigned personnel, visitors who will enter into an area requring the wearing of
radiation dosimetry, to BE for entry into the dosimetry program prior to starting work involving occupational
exposure to ionizing radiation.
2.11.3. Promptly refer pregnant personnel to BE for placement into the monthly monitoring program.
2.11.4. Review the Listing 1499 and associated installation RSO comments and take whatever action
might be necessary to address errors or possible adverse trends.