National Laboratories, Universities and Research Institutions

National laboratories vary in their practices for the wearing of personal monitors. Some national laboratories incorporate the personal monitor into the security pass. In most cases, the laboratories have policies similar to those found in the nuclear power industry. That is, the personal monitor is attached to a necklace, placing the monitor essentially in the center of the chest, or the personal monitor is worn elsewhere between the shoulders and the waist. 

Multiple personal monitors are used at national laboratories only in very special situations. At present, there does not appear to be a uniform approach. 

Universities and research institutions also vary in their practices for wearing personal monitors. In typical situations, each individued is issued a single personal monitor and instructed orally to wear it at a location between the shoulders and the waist. These instructions are usually given in the initial employee training and are not found in laboratory procedures. 

The use of multiple personal monitors is not common at universities and research institutions and, if necessary, would be implemented on an ad hoc basis. 

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