What is BS EN 60846–2-Performance characteristics of ambient and dose equivalent (rate) meters and monitors about?
BS EN 60846 discusses radiation protection instrumentation. BS EN 60846–2 is an international standard on performance characteristics of ambient and dose equivalent (rate) meters to ensure protection against radiation hazards.
BS EN 60846–2 is the second part of a multi-part series that applies to portable or transportable dose equivalent (rate) meters and/or monitors for the measurement of ambient and/or directional dose equivalent (rate) from external beta, X, and gamma radiation for energies up to 10 MeV during emergencies.
The object of BS EN 60846–2 is to specify the design requirements and the performance characteristics of dose equivalent (rate) meters intended for the determination of ambient and/or directional dose equivalent (rate) as defined in ICRU Report 47 under emergency conditions.
Although BS EN 60846–2 specifies the requirements for instruments primarily for emergency use, such instruments may also be used for on-site measurements at other times. If the instrument has a remote detector and if an additional detector is provided in the measuring assembly to measure dose equivalent rate at the location of the operator, the requirements apply to both of the detectors.
Note1: BS EN 60846–2 does not specify which instruments are required nor does it consider the numbers or specific locations of such instruments.
Note2: BS EN 60846–2 does not identify instrumentation for specific types of accidents.
Who is BS EN 60846–2-Performance characteristics of ambient and dose equivalent (rate) meters for?
BS EN 60846–2 on the performance characteristics of ambient and dose equivalent (rate) meters is useful for:
- Ambient and dose equivalent (rate) meter manufacturers
- Radiologists
- Occupational health and safety departments
- Quality assurance authorities
Why should you use BS EN 60846–2-Performance characteristics of ambient and dose equivalent (rate) meters?
The radiation dosimeter is an important personal dose measuring instrument. It is worn by the person being monitored and is used to estimate the external radiation dose deposited in the individual wearing the device.
BS EN 60846–2 provides you with general characteristics of ambient dose equivalent (rate) meters for emergency purposes, general test procedures, radiation performance requirements and tests, electrical characteristics of directional and ambient dose equivalent (rate) meters, and much more.
The requirements, test methods, and procedures provided by BS EN 60846–2 assist to improve the performance of the ambient dose equivalent (rate) meters and ensure prevention of the occurrence of harmful deterministic effects and minimize the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.
With compliance and obedience to BS EN 60846–2 you can enhance the performance of the ambient dose equivalent (rate) meters and help improve the product’s standard and quality.
