If you returned your current wear period control badge in error there are a few things you should know.
What is a Control?
- The control badge is used to monitor non-occupational dose that the personnel badge was exposed to. This includes background and other sources of radiation not a part of the workplace radiation exposure. The control badge should be stored in a location away from the radiation source at your facility. Break rooms or receptionist areas are good examples of areas that are typically appropriate.
Can I order a new control?
- There is no need to order a new control since the control. In order for controls to be used in the dose calculations to subtract background and transit dose, they must be shipped to and returned from the client's facility along with badges from the same wear period.
What should I do with the previous wear periods control badge?
- Go ahead and return the previous wear period control badge to RDC so the account is not charged a unreturned badge fee.
How is my report going to be affected?
- For badges returned without a control, the RDC background will be applied.