Estimation de la dose efficace au poste de travail: Intérêt de disposer d'un moyen de mesure adapté

Abstract

The annual limit values of whole body exposure for workers and public whole are defined using the effective dose E. The personal dosimeters worn by workers give an estimation of this effective dose: the personal dose equivalent. This paper presents the two calculation methods of dose equivalents and effective dose and the results obtained in a mixed neutron-photon field nearby a glove box. The dose equivalents calculated for this workplace depend on the calculation hypothesis. Then the estimation of the effective dose using these results turns out to be delicate. This study shows the interest to develop an effective dose measurement instrument. © 2008 EDP Sciences.