The policies, regulations and procedures of the Radiation Safety Program apply to all activities involving the use, storage, transportation and disposal of radioisotopes in the buildings or grounds of 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ. As such, the EHS provides services and programs to all users of radioisotopes or radiation emitting equipment.
The 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Radiation Safety Program provides several services and programs to all users of radioisotopes or radiation-emitting equipment, including:
- Radiation safety training
- Laboratory inspections
- Leak tests
- Calibration of radiation survey meters. This services is offered free of charge to 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ researchers in June and November of each year, however, outside of these calibration periods, researchers will be charged for the work.
- Thyroid monitoring
- Radiation safety services
- Workplace Surveys for Pregnant Radiation Workers
- Decommissioning of radioisotope laboratory facilities
- Assistance on radioactive waste disposal
- Providing information on all radiation matters
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