Landauer Dosimetry Services

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).