Radiation safety manual bfa sdsu san diego state university. The radiation safety officer rso shall provide daytoday administration and control of radiation protection programs on behalf of the institution, including the consolidated radioisotope licence issued to the university by the cnsc and shall coordinate all aspects of the radiation safety program at the university of windsor. Radiation safety manual stanford environmental health. Laboratory safety manual introduction the university of texas at austin ut austin is committed to maintaining the safest possible laboratories. Radiation safety manual for nuclear substances, radiation devices and cyclotron class ii facilities v. This manual was prepared with the premise that th e success of any program in radiation safety for the prevention of exposures and avoidance of accidents, must necessarily rely on the experience, ability, and forethought of the professional user of radio nuclides. Radiation safety manual for nuclear substances, radiation. This manual forms a part of the radiation safety program rsp administered by office of safety, health and environment oshe to ensure. Every organisation that uses radiation stands responsible for ensuring that radiation use is safe and complies with the relevant legislation.
Mount sinai hospital general laboratory safety manual laboratory centre for disease control centers for disease control and national institutes of health laboratory safety csmls guidelines clinical microbiology procedures handbook 2nd edition the laboratory safety manual is intended to address universal safety measures for achieving a safe and. Radiation safety manual office of environmental health. The science and technology of ionizing radiation radiation safety manual revised march 2010 1 part 1 the science and technology of ionizing radiation the discovery of x. Radiation safety manual adopted from radioactive materialswisconsin regulatory guides wisregs and ucla radiation. Minor cuts should be allowed to bleed, thereby reducing absorption. This radiation safety manual the manual applies to all persons working with and in. The usc radiation safety manual and policies of the radiation safety committee.
The duke university radiation safety officer will transmit new policy information to the authorized users of radioactive material and radiation sources via the occupational and environmental safety office web site, electronic mail or campus mail following approval by the radiation safety committees. Frequency is measured by counting the number of waves that pass a fixed point in one second. Mueller gm detector preferably the pancake style for most beta emitting radioisotopes and a. The safety program has been carefully developed to assist all radiation users in utilizing the unique advantages of radiation sources while meeting their safety responsibilities in an efficient and nonintrusive manner. The radiation safety officer rso is responsible for implementation of these policies and procedures. The radiation safety officer may deny or rescind approval of a faculty member who a. Notify university police 9722093 and radiation safety officer.
Research service radiation safety manual table of contents title section introduction regulation of radioactive material nuclear regulatory commission license the radiation safety committee the radiation safety officer the radiation safety office and laboratory facilities research authorized users of radioactive material radiation workers. Refer to appendix ii conversion table for radiation units. Although users are at the bottom of this pyramid, they are the most important link in the chain of. Radiation safety manual office of environmental health and. Laboratory safety officers with specialization in health physics, and supported by. The massey university radiation safety manual mursm covers radiation use on all massey university campuses.
The online laser safety manual includes all eleven chapters and both appendices, as well as a glossary and references general information. Laboratory services radiation safety laboratory services. We encourage faculty and researchers to take all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of everyone staff, students, visitors and the general public. The authorized user is responsible for providing laboratory specific training for. You must apply to become an authorized user for the use of radioactive materials in your laboratory at princeton university. Use and distribution of the radiation safety manual who needs the radiation safety manual is issued through the radiation safety program. 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. Lsuhsc radiation safety manual presents the recommendations and requirements. The online laser safety manual includes all eleven chapters and both appendices, as well as a glossary and references. The applicant may choose to adopt certain parts of this manual, and write new procedures for parts not adopted. Review and authorize, taking into account the university of windsors radiation safety policies, all requests for the use of radioactive material within the institution by issuing, through the rso, user permits. Lab safety provides training and guidance on a number of laboratory topics including bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials shipping, chemical safety, biological safety, select agents and toxins, and controlled substances.
Its purpose is to serve as a singular laboratory safety resource for. Arkansas state university environmental health and safety radiation safety manual 1 introduction the objectives of the arkansas state university radiation safety program are to assist in fulfilling the universitys commitment to provide a safe and healthy environment for. This manual applies to all radioactive materials and radiation generating machines requiring licensing or registration in accordance with title 17 ccr. Each pi is responsible for providing radiation safety. The division of research safety drs provides consultation and services related to radiation safety to users and laboratory supervisors. The applicant may choose to adopt this manual, as written, as their institutions radiation safety requirements.
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. The health physics society north carolina chapter hosts these nuclear safety data sheets radio nuclide info. Radiation safety manual for laboratories florida gulf coast. Its purpose is to serve as a singular laboratory safety resource for faculty, staff and students. Read the instruments operating manual to gain familiarity with the controls and. Radiation safety manual 3 page 052019 policies, programs and procedures i. Permit holders are responsible for following the radiation safety requirements and ensuring safety in labs and other spaces under their control. These rules must be prominently posted in the authorized user s laboratory areas. The radiation safety committee is accountable to the vicepresident of finance and administration. Instructions and training on safe and proper radiation practices to all persons working within the facilities of the permit holder. A laboratory or room operating under an irp or cnsc licence containing nuclear.
This revision of the radiation safety manual was approved by the radiation safety committee on september 17, 2002 and supersedes all other issuances or revisions. Radiation workers must possess the necessary skills and disposition to cope with radiation safety problems. Scope and purpose ionizing radiation emitted from nuclear substances and radiation devices is an essential tool in both research and teaching activities of universities. Arkansas state university environmental health and safety radiation safety manual 2 for emergency assistance in case of an emergency or accident situation. No authorized user or laboratory user shall possess, receive, use, or transfer radioactive material in such a manner as to cause an individual in a. The user shall maintain a record file on the receipt, use, transfer, storage, and disposal of.
Dry swabs must be used to clean any cuts, abrasions, or. Radiation survey instruments shall be checked prior to each use to. Authorized user and radiation worker training records. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to maintain safe work practices and a safe working environment. The applicant must submit a radiation safety manual which. Ensure the implementation of the radiation safety program, the designation of the radiation safety coordinator and radi ation safety committee. Scott dunkle is also the hazardous materials safety coordinator for the college of science and engineering. Radiation safety departmental contact radiation protection specialist phone. Radiation safety manuals, guides and links environment.
Authorized users aus and workers using ram must have initial training before using radioactive materials ram. Notify the radiation safety officer of changes which may possibly affect radiation safety requirements, such as but not limited to. Radiation safety manual section 1 emergencies involving radiation page 15 1. Controlling incident if possible, take steps to limit the spill and control access to the area.
Since ionizing radiation is potentially hazardous, both from radiotoxicity and. Protect the eyes eye contamination presents a special case and the eyes should be washed with copious amounts of warm water only. Some of the services provided by the radiation safety officer include user training, laboratory monitoring, personnel monitoring, package receipts, waste disposal, and emergency response. This ionizing radiation safety manual is intended to provide guidance for establishing safe work procedures and prudent practices that will improve safety while using all ionizing radiation sources. Safety manual rsm is a formal statement of policies and procedures as approved by. Radiation safety manual environment, health and safety.
The applicant should adopt only those sections of the manual that. Authorization to use radioactive materials office of. Lab staff must complete all necessary training and maintain certification of lab, chemical, and radiation safety training. Laboratory safety manual university of texas at austin. The radiation safety officer rso and staff implement the safety program approved by the rsc. Safety strives to provide adequate laboratory safety resources to the university community. This manual is not intended to be an exhaustive or fully comprehensive reference, rather a guide for authorized users and other technically qualified individuals.
The program is intended to protect personnel from unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure, to prevent contamination of our environment, and to meet the state and federal regulations. Radioisotope for the purpose of this manual, any material, solid, liquid, or gas which emits radiation spontaneously, unless otherwise specified by the university radiation safety officer. The manual also reflects the requirements of relevant federal and state regulations. Radiation worker refers to any trained user who works with any type of ionising radiation. The laboratory safety is a compilation of texas tech university safety policies plan and procedures across scientific disciplines. The purpose of the radiation safety manual is to assist personnel, students, and. It is each laboratory workers responsibility to wear the personal protective equipment ppe assigned to them, adhere to prescribed safety rules and regulations, and to know and follow all emergency procedures. The general laboratory safety manual provides control measures essential for. Copies of the boston college radiation safety manual rsm are available through the office of environmental health and safety. Visit the radiation manual web page unc hospitals manuals and guides. The radiation safety manual is an official guide to the safe use of.
Ensure that essential physical, human and financial resources are provided, as required for the operation of the radiation safety program. Reviewing and following the requirements of the radiation safety training manual, laboratory. It also supersedes and includes all other policy, notices, radiation alerts current as of september 17, 2002. This radiation safety manual is not intended to be an exhaustive or fully comprehensive reference. 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. Radiation safety manual new mexico state university. Essential elements of the universitys radiation safety program are presented in this radiation safety manual. Radiation safety manual radiation safety safety, health. The radiation safety manual is published and ed by stanford. Radiation safety laboratory user manual case western reserve. The radiation safety committee approved establishing the webbased version of the wuwumc radiation safety manual as the official version to. The purpose of the radiation safety manual is to assist both personnel and management in complying with the objectives of the texas department of health, bureau of radiation control regulations and the uthsch health and safety policies. 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. Radiation safety manual northern illinois university.
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