Who is responsible for monitoring the radiation dose received by workers?

The responsibility for monitoring the radiation dose received by workers primarily falls on the employer or safety officer. Employers are required to implement safety programs and procedures that include monitoring the exposure of workers to ionizing radiation. This involves keeping detailed records of radiation doses, performing regular assessments, and ensuring that the exposure levels remain within permissible limits established by regulatory standards.

Employers and safety officers are tasked with providing appropriate dosimetry, training on safe work practices, and maintaining an environment that minimizes radiation exposure. They are also responsible for complying with regulations set by government bodies, which provide guidelines on radiation safety. This oversight helps ensure not only the safety of the individual worker but also the larger operational safety of the facilities where radiation exposure is a concern.

While individual workers have a role in following safety procedures and reporting any safety concerns, and government regulatory bodies set the standards that employers must follow, the direct responsibility for monitoring radiation doses is assigned to the employer or a designated safety officer. Environmental agencies may focus on broader environmental radiation levels rather than specific worker exposure.