Which of the following is a BE responsibility under the Dosimetry Program?

• A. Maintains payroll records
• B. Develops new security protocols
• C. Schedules routine fire drills
• D. Requests records of prior occupational radiation dose before registering an individual in the Dosimetry Program

Answer: (D)

Verifying a person’s prior exposure history before joining the Dosimetry Program is essential because the program must accurately track cumulative radiation dose and ensure regulatory limits aren’t exceeded. By requesting records of previous occupational radiation doses, you establish a baseline for that individual, confirm there are no missing entries, and determine whether additional monitoring or protective measures are needed right from the start. This keeps dose records complete and consistent across different employers or sites and helps prevent underreporting of exposure.

Other activities listed fall outside the dosimetry role: payroll is handled by HR/finance, security protocol development by the security team, and routine fire drills by safety or facilities management.