TABLE 8

Occupational Dose Limits (Total Effective Dose Equivalent Limits) (15)

Region of bodyAnnual limit in cSv (rem)
Whole body5
Extremities (hand, forearm)50
Skin50
Any internal organ50
Lens of the eye15
  • 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 (rem)/h or 0.1 cSv (rem)/y.