Occupational Dose Limits—Total Effective Dose Equivalent Limits (16)
| Region of Body | Annual Limit in cSv (rems) |
|---|---|
| Whole-body | 5 |
| Extremities (hand, forearm) | 50 |
| Skin | 50 |
| Any internal organ | 50 |
| Lens of the eye | 15 |
Cumulative lifetime dose = 1 cSv (rem) × age.
Fetal dose = 0.5 cSv(rem)/9 mo, not to exceed 0.05 cSv(rem)/mo.
General public in nonrestricted areas = 0.002 cSv(rems)/h or 0.1 cSv(rem)/y.