
Landauer Dosimetry
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Dosimeter Care
Damage to dosimeters can make an accurate
reading impossible so please take care of them. You may find the
following points useful:
- Dosimeters should be stored away
from radioactivity, heat and X-rays. For example, do not
store badges next to an x-ray machine as they are likely
to pick up a high reading that does not apply to the
wearer of the badge. Try not to leave them lying around
where they may pick up a dose.
- Film badges are particularly delicate.
Please ensure that they are loaded correctly into their
holders. If you wish to group them together, use elastic
bands instead of paper clips, which are more likely to
tear the film inside.
- If you launder your work clothes please
make sure your dosimeter does not go through the washing
machine!
- If a badge is damaged in any way, please
let us know, either by phone or by letter, quoting your
account number, series code and the name and participant
number of the damaged dosimeter(s).
