79Annual equivalent dose limit for ionizing radiation

79 Annual equivalent dose limit for ionizing radiation

Limit for occupational exposure of the lens of the eye (1) For occupational exposure, the equivalent dose limit to the lens of the eye is 20 mSv annually, averaged over 5 consecutive years. (2) However, the equivalent dose to the lens of the eye for a person subject to occupational exposure must not, in a year, be greater than 50 mSv. Limit for public exposure of the lens of the eye (3) The equivalent dose to the lens of the eye for a person subject to public exposure must not, in a year, be greater than 15 mSv. Limit for occupational exposure of hands and feet (4) For occupational exposure, the annual equivalent dose limit to the hands and feet is 500 mSv. Limits for occupational exposure and public exposure of skin (5) The annual equivalent dose limit to the skin is: (a) for occupational exposure—500 mSv; and (b) for public exposure—50 mSv. (6) The annual equivalent dose limit to the skin applies to the average dose received by any 1 cm2 of skin.