Monitoring of individuals and areas shall be performed to:
Demonstrate compliance with the regulations in this part;
Document radiological conditions;
Detect changes in radiological conditions;
Detect the gradual buildup of radioactive material;
Verify the effectiveness of engineered and administrative controls in containing radioactive material and reducing radiation exposure; and
Identify and control potential sources of individual exposure to radiation and/or radioactive material.
Instruments and equipment used for monitoring shall be:
Periodically maintained and calibrated on an established frequency;
Appropriate for the type(s), levels, and energies of the radiation(s) encountered;
Appropriate for existing environmental conditions; and
Routinely tested for operability.