What is the primary responsibility of RP personnel?

• A. To monitor radiation and contamination levels around the plant
• B. To manage financial records
• C. To oversee public relations
• D. To schedule maintenance

Answer: (A)

Radiation protection personnel are focused on preventing radiation exposure by keeping a close watch on both radiation levels and any potential contamination in the plant environment. Their main duty is to monitor radiation and contamination levels around the plant through regular area surveys with detectors, track worker exposure with personal dosimeters, and perform contamination checks like wipe tests. They also manage where people can go by maintaining zone controls, posting appropriate signs, and ensuring decontamination is done when needed. This continuous monitoring and control work supports staying under regulatory limits and following ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles to keep workers and the public safe. Other tasks such as handling financial records, public relations, or scheduling maintenance belong to different roles, not RP personnel, and don’t address the essential goal of radiation protection.