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The data retrieved during data search and capture efforts may be in one or more of a variety of formats:
Databases
Documents
Books
Logbooks
Blueprints
Pictures
Microfilm
Microfiche cards
SpreadsheetsData Types
Examples of data retrieved and used:
Individual dosimeter readings
Bioassay measurement results
Air concentrations
Facilities/Process — Workplace monitoring data:
Source terms, contamination surveys, general area/breathing-zone air sampling, area radiation surveys, radon/thoron monitoring, fixed location dosimeters, missed dose information, radiological control limits, radiation work permits, incidents/accidents
Process descriptions — general description of the process
Characterization of source term (i.e., the radionuclide and its quantity)
Extent of encapsulation
Personnel protective equipment employed
Methods of containment
Other information used to assess the potential for airborne dispersion
Workplace characterization data
Information on the external exposure environment, including radiation type; radiation energy spectrum; uniformity of exposure; irradiation geometry; and work-required medical screening x-rays; respiratory protection practices
Medical Monitoring:
X-rays, occupational medical exams, exam frequencies, equipment performance characteristics
Environmental Monitoring:
Ambient radiation, onsite releases, onsite radionuclide concentrations
Internal Dosimetry:
Urinalysis, fecal, in vivo, breath sampling, radon-thoron, nasal smears, analytical methods, sample frequency, detection limits, recordkeeping practices, codes, performance characteristics, incident investigation reports
External Dosimetry:
External dosimeter readings (thermoluminescent dosimeters, film badges, pocket ion chambers, neutron dosimeters), analytical methods, exchange frequency, detection limits, recordkeeping practices, codes, performance characteristics
Individual/Group Data:
Individual worker monitoring data, such as dosimeter readings and bioassay sample results
group worker-monitoring data
workplace area-monitoring data
process description information and process history
incident, safety, and accident reports
pertinent excerpts from employee medical records
information on the quantity and composition of radioactive substances, including the chemical form, particle size distribution, level of containment, and likelihood of dispersion
Identification, last known address, and phone number of current and former supervisors, occupational safety and health staff, and nonsupervisory employees of DOE and its contractors, subcontractors, and AWEs with expertise
Monitoring program data
Analytical methods used for bioassay analyses
Performance characteristics of dosimeters for different radiation types
Historical detection limits for bioassay samples and dosimeter badges
Documentation of recordkeeping practices used to censor data and/or administratively assigned dose
Coded data:
Because of the limited storage capacity of early electronic data processing systems, such data often are in coded form and can be difficult to interpret. Therefore the following are also collected to interpret the data:
Code books
User manuals
Other reference materials describing electronic data systems
							
					
							Last Reviewed:  June 30, 2022						Source: 	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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