| Whole Body |
5000
|
Includes dose from both internal and external sources. The
Whole Body limit applies to exposure of the torso and head when
the radiation is penetrating enough to irradiate tissues at a depth
of 1 cm where
the deeper blood-forming tissues are located. |
| Extremities |
75,000
|
The extremities include the arm or leg below the elbow or knee. The
Extremities limit applies to exposure of the extremities when the
radiation is penetrating enough to irradiate tissues at a depth
of 1 cm. |
| Skin |
30,000
|
The Skin limit applies to dose deposited in the skin when the
radiation is penetrating enough to irradiate tissues at a depth
of 0.007 cm. |
| Occupational exposure of a minor |
10% of the limits above
|
Applies to anyone under 18 years of age |
| Member of the general public |
500
|
|
