Radiation workers Rdiation limit per year

A radiation worker is allowed to receive up to 5000 mrem (5 rem) each year as a result of exposure received on the job. In most states, the radiation dose to a fetus of a declared pregnant worker (a radiation worker who has told the Radiation Safety Officer of her pregnancy) must be kept below 500 mrem (0.5 rem) during gestation. It is also important to note that low levels of ionizing radiation are not foreign to our bodies. Each year the average U.S. citizen receives an exposure of approximately 300 mrem (0.3 rem) from natural radiation sources. If you have concerns regarding the situation in your specific facility, you might try to contact your facility’s Radiation Safety Officer.