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This manual describes the regulatory body on radiation safety at illinois state university which is the radiation safety committee. Purpose sources of both ionizing and non ionizing radiation can be potentially hazardous and therefore must be used in accordance with safety rules and procedures. The radiation safety manual was prepared by the radiation safety officer as the official guide to the safe use of radioactive materials at indiana university bloomington. Credits this radiation safety manual was developed by the health physics staff of stanford university. This manual is a guide toward achieving safety in the use of radiation. Radiation safety manual adopted from radioactive materialswisconsin regulatory guides wisregs and ucla radiation safety manual chemistry department, uwec, 2016 radiation safety officer. Introduction laser is an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. Essential elements of the universitys radiation safety program are presented in this radiation safety manual. The purpose of the radiation safety manual rsm is to describe the policies and. Radiation safety manual rsm, and any other written commitments made.
The princeton university radiation safety manual is a handbook of procedures and useful information for the radiation worker who uses either radioactive materials or radiationproducing machines in a laboratory setting at princeton university. Sometimes drinking large quantities of liquids can relieve symptoms and also dilutes activity. These recommendations and requirements should be supplemented with good judgment and an understanding of the radiation safety program objectives. This manual is written for the individual who anticipates working with or around sources of ionizing radiation or small amounts of radioactive materials in a research setting at the university of wisconsin. This radiation safety manual was developed by the health physics staff of stanford university and is published and ed by stanford university. Laser safety manual the university of texas health. The radiation safety manual is published and ed by stanford university.
The princeton university radiation safety manual is a handbook of procedures and useful information for the radiation worker who uses either radioactive materials or radiation producing machines in a laboratory setting at princeton university. The purpose of a radiation safety program is to prevent unnecessary radiation exposures, and to control those that are necessary. View and download humboldt hs5001ez product manual online. Frequency is measured by counting the number of waves that pass a fixed point in one second. The radiation safety committee will be composed of authorized users and technical personnel who work with radioactive materials or xray producing devices, including a representative of management and a. Section 1 emergencies involving radiation radiation safety manual page 14 1. Radiation safety manual office of environmental health and safety. Radiation safety manual office of environmental health.
It is the responsibility of each person working with radiation producing devices rpds to become familiar with the contents of this manual. Scott dunkle is also the hazardous materials safety coordinator for the college of science and engineering. Chronic exposure of individuals to low levels of radiation is believed to produce the following. Unc hospitals manuals and guides ancillary personnel brochure laser safety the online laser safety manual includes all eleven chapters and both appendices, as well as a glossary and references. Radiation safety manual visit the radiation manual web page. Safety committee rsc and follow the uri radioactive material safety manual as well as the applicable portion of the rinsc radiation safety manual. This manual applies to all radioactive materials and radiation generating machines requiring licensing or registration in accordance with title 17 ccr. Radiation source authorization and radiation worker registration chapter 3. The manual presents information and procedures that must be understood and practiced in order. This manual contains programs and procedures that are intended to insure the workplace safety of all employees and outlines the colleges compliance with osha regulations. The purpose of the radiation safety manual is to assist personnel, students, and management in complying with the state radiation regulations and the radiation safety program. Radiation safety manual 2014 university of northern iowa.
Pdf radiation safety officers handbook researchgate. Application for possession and use of radionuclides form 99. Radiation safety manuals, guides and links environment. Consult the current radiation safety officer at 650 7233201 for specific information. However, to simplify distribution and to make it easier for readers to purchase the various volumes. Table of contents emergency numbers, special incident reporting, and preface chapter 1.
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State and university requirements will also be outlined. Radiation safety manual stanford environmental health. The radiation safety officer rso responsibilities on this campus will be performed by the rso or appointed delegate. The purpose of the nc state radiation safety manual is to assist both personnel and management in complying with the objectives of the north carolina department of environmental, health and natural resources, radiation protection section regulations and the nc state health and safety policies. The objectives are to permit full utilization of radiation in a manner that will ensure the safety of all persons and to minimize.
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