I accidentally returned the control badges for the wrong wear period.

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 is required to ship with the badges to and from your facility 

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 dose will be applied to do the job of the control.