The first shipment of Luxel+ contains a packing list, dosimeters, reusable holders, a control dosimeter(s) for each dosimeter type. Smaller shipments, will be shipped in a 2-way, resealable poly bag meant to be utilized to return the dosimeters to Landauer’s laboratory for processing. Larger orders will arrive in a box that can also be used to return the dosimeters to Landauer for processing.
Luxel+ dosimeters will be packaged in plastic bags, up to 10 dosimeters per bag. The bag will have participant names and details clearly printed on the bag for quick identification of its contents.
Use the dosimeter(s) beginning on the wear date or as close to that date as possible.
Luxel+ dosimeters are designed with a tab molded into the dosimeter itself that will need to be removed to clip into the reusable holder.
At the end of the wear period, snap the used dosimeter out of the holder and replace it with
the dosimeter for the new wear period. Return the used dosimeter along with the control dosimeter
of the same type and wear date to Landauer to process for exposure. When returning dosimeters
that shipped separately from the regular shipment for the wear date, include any control dosimeters
that accompanied those shipments. Dosimeters returned with the REMOVE tab still intact, will be processed and reported as "Unused".
An icon on the face of the dosimeter identifies the correct placement of the dosimeter, and a written
description is on the back of the dosimeter. Personnel dosimeters should be attached to clothing with
the placement icon facing away from the body. Wear whole body dosimeters on the torso, between the
collar bone and the waist, at the location most likely to be exposed to the greatest amount of radiation.
Wear badges during working hours to record occupational exposures. Do not wear badges during non-working hours while undergoing diagnostic or medical procedures where exposures would not be part of your occupational exposure history.
Store dosimeters away from radiation when not in use along with the control dosimeter of the same type and wear date (do not store dosimeters near a radioactive source or in an x-ray room).
Control Dosimeters
A separate dosimeter known as a control dosimeter is included with each shipment to monitor
radiation received in transit or storage. The control dosimeter(s) assigned to a shipment should accompany that shipment in transit both from and to Landauer. Do not use the control dosimeter for any other purpose.
Store control dosimeters away from radiation when not in use (do not store dosimeters near a
radioactive source or in an x-ray room).
Contaminated Dosimeters
Do not return to Landauer any dosimeter suspected to be radioactively or otherwise contaminated. Your Radiation Safety Officer should supply Landauer with an estimated dose for the individual whose dosimeter was contaminated.