Occupational Ionising Radiation Dose Limits for Adults

An annual limit of 5 rem (0.05 Sv) total effective dose equivalent (TEDE).

An annual limit of 50 rem (0.50 Sv) to an individual organ or tissue other than the lens of the eye, as determined by the deep-dose equivalent and the committed dose equivalent.

An annual limit of 15 rem (0.15 Sv) to the lens of the eye.

An annual limit of 50 rem (0.50) Sv) to the skin.

An annual limit of 50 rem (0.50 Sv) to each of the extremities.

The above limits must be reduced by the amount of occupational dose received while employed by someone other than Oregon State University during the current year.