Who oversees the accuracy and completeness of dose records in occupational exposure tracking?

• A. Worker
• B. Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
• C. Regulatory agency
• D. Human Resources department

Answer: (B)

The Radiation Safety Officer is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of dose records. The RSO oversees the entire radiation protection program, including maintaining dosimetry records and ensuring data from the dosimetry service is correctly entered, complete, and compliant with reporting requirements. They review records for any missing information or discrepancies and take steps to resolve them, ensuring the tracking of occupational exposure is reliable. The worker wears the dosimeter and helps provide needed details, but day-to-day record integrity rests with the RSO. Regulatory agencies set the rules and may audit records, but they don’t manage the records day-to-day. Human Resources handles unrelated personnel data.