What is the correct procedure if a worker feels they have exceeded the dose limit?

Notifying a supervisor immediately after feeling that the dose limit has been exceeded is crucial for several reasons. First, supervisors are trained to handle such situations and can take the necessary steps to assess the situation and ensure the worker's safety. They can facilitate a review of the worker's exposure and determine if further monitoring or medical evaluation is required.

Moreover, timely notification allows for the implementation of safety protocols that could mitigate potential overexposure to radiation. This can include adjustments to work assignments, a reassessment of the monitoring equipment, or a review of safety procedures currently in place at the facility.

In contrast, continuing to work or delaying the report can pose significant risks to the individual’s health and safety, as well as to the safety of others. Seeking immediate medical attention might be warranted in extreme cases, but initially notifying a supervisor is critical for ensuring that proper protocols are followed and that immediate assistance or intervention can be coordinated.

Stopping work and leaving the facility without supervisor guidance, while seemingly prudent, does not ensure that all necessary protocols are followed and may not properly address the issue of dose tracking or health monitoring. Therefore, the best course of action is to notify a supervisor immediately to safeguard both the individual and the workplace.