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    Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD) are used to measure radiation exposure by measuring light emitted from chemicals when heated. [1] TLD badges consist of TLD cards that contain chemicals like calcium sulfate doped with dysprosium. [2] TLD badges should be worn by anyone working with radiation sources like X-rays to measure their radiation dose, and are typically worn at the chest level. [3] TLD badges do not protect from radiation, only measure the exposure level.

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    P.V.Srinivas M.SC., Medical Physics Level III RSO Certificate From BARC, Mumbai Medical Physicist Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre

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    Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD) are used to measure radiation exposure by measuring light emitted from chemicals when heated. [1] TLD badges consist of TLD cards that contain chemicals like calcium sulfate doped with dysprosium. [2] TLD badges should be worn by anyone working with radiation sources like X-rays to measure their radiation dose, and are typically worn at the chest level. [3] TLD badges do not protect from radiation, only measure the exposure level.

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    P.V.Srinivas M.Sc.

    , Medical Physics Level III RSO Certificate from BARC, Mumbai Medical Physicist Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre

    What is the Purpose of Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD) Badge ?


    Measure the radiation dose to which the user is exposed. But it does not protect the user from the radiation.

    Who Should Use ?

    Persons directly working with radiation sources such as X-ray units, radioisotopes etc.

    E.g. X-ray technician, Radiologist, Biomedical Engineers etc.

    Government Regulation:
    Any Person involved in the operation of the machine
    should be provided with a TLD Badge

    What is a Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD) ?


    A thermoluminescent dosimeter or TLD is a small device used to measure radiation exposure by measuring the amount of visible light emitted from a chemical in the detector when the chemical is heated. The amount of light emitted is dependent upon the radiation exposure. TLD is used to measure external individual doses from X-rays, eta-rays & Gamma-rays. It consists of TLD card loaded in a cassette having suitable metallic filter. It works on the principle of thermoluminescence.

    What is Thermoluminescence ?
    The emission of light when certain materials are heated after exposure to radiation

    COMPONENTS IN THERMOLUMINESCENT DOSIMETER

    1. TLD card

    2. TLD cassette or card holder

    3. TLD Badge

    TLD Card:

    TLD card consists of chemical 3 CaSO4 :Dy Teflon D1 TLD discs : 13.3 mm dia X 0.8 mm thick D2 Mechanically clipped over three symmetric circular holes each of diameter 12 mm, on a Nickel plated Aluminium card

    D3

    TLD Cassette or Card Holder :


    Made of high impact plastic First disc : Pair of 1 mm Al & 1 mm Cu combination filters

    Second disc :

    Pair of 1.5 mm thick plastic filters

    Third disc :

    Positioned under circular open window

    Types of Thermoluminescent Badge:

    Chest Badge: Used for estimation of the whole body dose, worn at chest level

    Wrist badge:
    Has a strip and has to be worn around the wrist. It is used to estimate the

    dose to the fore arms when they are likely to be selectively exposed

    Where to wear ?

    TLD badge should be worn compulsorily at chest level

    If lead rubber apron is used TLD should be worn under the lead apron at chest level.

    (e.g., Diagnostic X-ray, Cath lab, endoscopy, CT scan departments).

    In special cases, additional wrist TLD badges can be worn in hands and fore arms if dose to hands and fore arms are expected to significantly higher than at the chest level.

    Example:
    i ) persons handling radio isotopes from close distances ii ) Radiologists / Doctors doing cardiac catheterisation, angiography etc.,

    How to Use TLD Badge:

    TLD cards shall not be used without being loaded in card holders

    Whenever working in the radiation field, TLD badge should be always worn by the person.

    TLD badge should be kept in radiation free area while leaving the premises of the institute.

    TLD badge should not be taken outside the premises of the institute.

    Ensure that your card is not left kept in radiation area or near hot plates, ovens, furnaces, Burners etc.,

    FURNACE

    BURNERS

    HOT PLATES

    Unit of Equivalent Dose:

    The unit of radiation equivalent dose is Sievert (Sv).


    1 Sievert (Sv) = 1 Joule / Kg

    1 milliSievert (mSv) = 1/1000 Sv

    Recommended Dose Limit:

    Effective Dose ( whole body dose): Average 20 mSv / year in five year block. However in one calendar year dose should not exceed 30 mSv.

    Annual Equivalent Dose limit for


    Skin, hands and feet - 500 mSv Lens of eye - 150 mSv

    Over Exposure:
    In case of any over exposure the intimation regarding the same is

    sent by an express telegram to the Director of the Institute.

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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