Which of the following is a Worker Responsibility in the Dosimetry Program?

• A. Ensure all exposures are ALARA
• B. Approve dosimeter storage locations
• C. Brief personnel enrolling in the Dosimetry Program
• D. Collect, issue, & replace dosimeters

Answer: (A)

Keeping exposures ALARA is what a worker actively does in the dosimetry program. It means you plan and perform tasks in a way that minimizes dose, using time, distance, and shielding effectively, and following all procedures and controls. This mindset is how you demonstrate responsibility: you seek and use appropriate protective measures, report any potential exposure concerns, and stay compliant with monitoring requirements to keep your radiation dose as low as reasonably achievable.

The other duties—approving where dosimeters are stored, briefing people who join the program, and handling the collection, issuance, and replacement of dosimeters—are typically handled by the radiation safety team or program administrators. They set up storage, onboarding, and inventory procedures to ensure proper dosimeter management and program integrity.