A new or experienced dosimetry worker who is pregnant or breast feeding may notify which people?

• A. FLM, Responsible health physicist, GR or health advisor
• B. HR, Safety officer, health press
• C. Union rep only
• D. Nurse on duty

Answer: (A)

When a dosimetry worker is pregnant or breastfeeding, radiation protection requires notifying those who can both assess risk and implement protective measures. The best people to inform are the frontline manager, the responsible health physicist, and the GR or health advisor. The frontline manager coordinates work duties and can reassign tasks or adjust workloads to minimize exposure. The responsible health physicist oversees the radiation protection program, reviews dose records for the pregnant or breastfeeding worker, and implements measures such as shielding, time limits, or duty modifications to keep exposure within safe levels. The GR or health advisor provides health-related guidance and can help connect to occupational health or maternity policies, ensuring appropriate accommodations.

Other options don’t provide the same combination of immediate protection and specialized radiation safety oversight. HR or a safety officer alone may not have the authority or specific knowledge to modify exposure or duties; a union rep or a nurse on duty does not constitute the required safety coordination for changing tasks and protection plans.