Dose Limits for OSHA and NRC (2,8)
| Radiation dose limit periods | ||
|---|---|---|
| Parameter | OSHA, quarterly | NRC, annually |
| Deep dose equivalent | 1.25 rem (0.0125 Sv) | 5 rem (0.05 Sv) |
| Shallow dose equivalent | 18.75 rem (0.1875 Sv), extremities; 7.5 rem (0.075 Sv), skin | 50 rem (0.5 Sv) |
| Lens dose equivalent | 1.25 rem (0.0125 Sv) | 15 rem (0.15 Sv) |