What is the appropriate wear for a whole body dosimeter when a lead apron is used?

Wearing a whole body dosimeter under a lead apron is essential for accurately measuring the radiation exposure received by the body while providing optimal protection. The lead apron is designed to reduce radiation exposure to vital organs and tissues during imaging or treatment procedures.

When the dosimeter is positioned under the apron, it can effectively capture the radiation exposure that penetrates through the lead and assesses the actual dose received by the individual. This is critical for monitoring compliance with safety protocols and ensuring that radiation exposure remains within accepted limits. Wearing the dosimeter outside the apron would result in inaccurate readings, as it would not account for the protection that the apron provides. Thus, the correct practice is to place the dosimeter beneath the lead apron for the most accurate assessment of an individual's radiation exposure during procedures involving radiation.