How to Fill Out BRC Form 202-3 Step by Step
The BRC Form 202-3 documents radiation exposure for workers monitored under Texas Bureau of Radiation Control regulations. Completing it accurately protects worker health records and satisfies state compliance requirements.
Step 1: Complete the Worker Identification Section
Enter the worker's full legal name, date of birth, and employer name at the top of the form. Include the Social Security Number or employee ID used in the dosimetry system. Accurate identification links the dose record to the correct individual in the BRC database.
Step 2: Define the Monitoring Period
Enter the start date and end date of the monitoring period. The BRC Form 202-3 covers one monitoring period at a time, typically quarterly or on an annual basis. Record the dosimeter or badge number assigned to the worker during that period.
Step 3: Record Radiation Dose Equivalent Values
Enter the measured dose values in the appropriate fields. The form tracks the following dose categories:
- Deep Dose Equivalent (DDE) – Whole-body dose measured at 1 cm depth in tissue.
- Committed Effective Dose Equivalent (CEDE) – Dose from internally deposited radionuclides projected over 50 years.
- Shallow Dose Equivalent (SDE) – Dose to skin or extremities measured at 0.007 cm depth.
- Lens Dose Equivalent (LDE) – Dose to the eye lens at 0.3 cm depth.
Step 4: Identify the Radionuclide and Exposure Type
Specify whether the exposure was due to external radiation sources, internal radionuclide intake, or a combination of both. List the specific radionuclide such as iodine-131, technetium-99m, or uranium when internal intake occurred. Mark whether the event was routine occupational monitoring or a special occupational exposure.
Step 5: Review, Sign, and Submit
Before submitting, confirm that all recorded dose values remain within the annual regulatory limits set by 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289. The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) responsible for the radiation program signs the form to certify the accuracy of the data. Send the completed BRC Form 202-3 to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Bureau of Radiation Control.
Related Forms for Radiation and Health Record-Keeping
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