Products
Types of Radiation Badges
OSL X-Ray Badges
OSL (Optically Stimulated Luminescence) X-Ray Badges are the cornerstone of modern radiation monitoring and are the primary badge service offered by X-ray Dose Company. These badges use advanced tissue-equivalent materials to accurately record and measure ionizing radiation exposure the way it affects human tissue—tracking shallow, deep, and eye-lens doses with high precision. Unlike obsolete film badges, OSL technology delivers reliable and reproducible results that meet industry standards for personal dosimetry.
X-ray Dose’s OSL badges are incorporated into their low-cost dosimetry service that consistently beats competitor pricing while providing detailed, industry-accepted quarterly or monthly exposure reports. The service includes easy online account access, flexible monitoring periods, and dedicated customer support—ensuring facilities like clinics, hospitals, and veterinary offices fulfill compliance and safety needs with minimal administrative burden.
Ring Dosimeters
Ring Dosimeters provide targeted radiation monitoring for the extremities—typically fingers, hands, or wrists—that are most likely to be exposed during procedures involving handheld X-ray equipment or close-contact radiographic work. X-ray Dose Company offers these as an option alongside whole-body badges, giving specialized protection when standard badges aren’t sufficient. The ring design is adjustable and comfortable while still capturing accurate dose information during routine tasks.
These extremity monitors are especially useful for personnel in interventional radiology, dental practices, and veterinary clinics where operators frequently hold instruments or are in close proximity to radiation sources. By monitoring the dose to the extremities separately, employers and RSOs can ensure a more complete safety profile for staff and maintain high standards of radiation protection without dramatically increasing overall monitoring costs.
Instadose Personal Dosimeter
The Instadose personal dosimeter offered through X-ray Dose Company is an electronic, wearable radiation monitor that delivers real-time exposure data without the need for periodic physical badge exchanges. Using solid-state sensing and digital storage, the Instadose device allows users to access dose readings immediately via connection to a computer or Bluetooth reader, eliminating traditional mail-back processing delays and enabling faster safety oversight.
This real-time capability enhances compliance and simplifies dose management, making Instadose especially valuable for facilities with high turnover, transient staff, or variable work patterns. With on-demand reporting and seamless integration into digital workflows, it reduces administrative costs and carbon footprint by removing mailed badge logistics while maintaining precise and updatable dose history records, supporting both safety and operational efficiency at a competitive price point.
Neutron Monitors
Neutron Monitors are specialized dosimeters intended for environments where workers may encounter neutron radiation in addition to X-rays and gamma rays—a type of exposure that standard badges can’t reliably detect. X-ray Dose Company includes neutron-detecting dosimeters in its product range for industries such as soil engineering, nuclear facilities, and density gauge operations where neutron fields may be present. These badges are capable of capturing neutron energy interactions that would otherwise go unmeasured.
Because neutron radiation is deeply penetrating and biologically impactful, accurate monitoring is critical for compliance and employee safety in high-risk sectors. Using neutron monitors as part of a comprehensive dosimetry program allows employers and safety officers to track exposures that require different shielding strategies (like using water or polyethylene) and plan effective safety protocols with confidence that all significant radiation types are being monitored.
Fetal Monitors
Fetal Monitors are specialized radiation badges designed for declared pregnant workers who may be exposed to ionizing radiation in clinical or research environments. Because developing fetal tissue is especially sensitive to radiation, these monitors are worn at the waist or abdomen and provide a dedicated measure of fetal dose throughout the pregnancy. X-ray Dose Company includes fetal dosimeters in its product lineup to help employers protect expectant staff and meet compliance with regulatory health and safety policies.
In addition to recording radiation exposure, these badges are processed and reported just like whole-body OSL badges, giving Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs) and safety teams precise monthly or quarterly data on fetal dose. This allows for proactive risk assessment and management, ensuring both employee safety and regulatory compliance with minimal extra cost or complexity.
