Who can modify maximum exposure limits for personnel?

Who can modify maximum exposure limits for personnel?

• A. Commanding Officer
• B. Executive Officer
• C. Safety Officer
• D. Medical Officer

Answer: (A)

Authority to adjust exposure limits rests with the commanding officer, who holds the overall responsibility for safety and mission success. In shipboard and DC environments, the CO can approve a temporary modification to exposure limits when mission priorities demand it, after considering risks and with appropriate safeguards in place. The Safety Officer provides risk assessments and monitors safety controls, and would recommend whether a change is warranted and how to manage it, but they do not unilaterally set or lift limits. The Medical Officer can advise on health implications of exposure, but does not have the authority to directly modify the limits. The Executive Officer supports command decisions but does not independently authorize changes to safety limits.

Authority to adjust exposure limits rests with the commanding officer, who holds the overall responsibility for safety and mission success. In shipboard and DC environments, the CO can approve a temporary modification to exposure limits when mission priorities demand it, after considering risks and with appropriate safeguards in place. The Safety Officer provides risk assessments and monitors safety controls, and would recommend whether a change is warranted and how to manage it, but they do not unilaterally set or lift limits. The Medical Officer can advise on health implications of exposure, but does not have the authority to directly modify the limits. The Executive Officer supports command decisions but does not independently authorize changes to safety limits.