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The Radiation Safety Committee may alter these values based on regulatory or departmental concerns. When an individual exceeds any one of these levels, a follow-up survey may be conducted to determine if a reduction in dose can be reasonably achieved. | The Radiation Safety Committee may alter these values based on regulatory or departmental concerns. When an individual exceeds any one of these levels, a follow-up survey may be conducted to determine if a reduction in dose can be reasonably achieved. | ||
For further information regarding personnel monitoring of ionizing radiation, refer to the [ | For further information regarding personnel monitoring of ionizing radiation, refer to the [https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/Manuals/RSM2014updated.pdf UNMC Radiation Safety Manual] or contact the Radiation Safety Office. | ||
If a student becomes pregnant, she is encouraged to voluntarily consult with the program director concerning the most appropriate procedure to assure that exposure to the fetus is less than 0.5 rem (refer to Pregnancy Policy below). | If a student becomes pregnant, she is encouraged to voluntarily consult with the program director concerning the most appropriate procedure to assure that exposure to the fetus is less than 0.5 rem (refer to Pregnancy Policy below). | ||