What do Assigned Radiation Monitors (ARMs) do?

Assigned Radiation Monitors (ARMs) play a critical role in ensuring safety and compliance with radiation regulations in areas where radioactive materials are present. They are responsible for conducting surveys that measure radiation levels and ensure that the area remains within safe operational limits. This involves monitoring radiation exposure to personnel and the environment, as well as utilizing appropriate instruments to detect and quantify radiation levels.

Additionally, ARMs assist with equipment disposition, which means they help in the proper management and handling of radiological equipment and materials. This includes deciding how to decontaminate equipment or how to dispose of radioactive waste safely according to established protocols. This function is vital in maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring that radiation exposure is minimized as much as possible.

The other options pertain to responsibilities that are typically outside the scope of what ARMs are trained for, focusing instead on safety management, training, and first aid, which are vital in their own right but do not align with the primary role of ARMs in radiation monitoring and equipment management.