Radiation Safety
The University of Utah’s radiation safety program, directed by the Radiation Safety Committee and managed by the EHS Radiation Safety Division, supports research and clinical work with ionizing and non-ionizing radiation to protect workers and the public. Subject matter experts support the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment like x-ray generators, accelerators, irradiators, lasers, and high-power magnets.
Things to Consider
Radiation – Human Use Research
Research involving human participants is under the oversight of the University of Utah (U of U) Institutional Review Board (IRB). Such studies that also utilize ionizing radiation require ancillary review by either the Human Use Sub-committee of the Radiation Safety Committee (HUS-RSC), or the Radioactive Drug Research Committee (RDRC).
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Radiation Worker Safety Training
Anyone planning to work with radioactive materials is required to receive appropriate hazard training prior to engaging in that work. The type of training/certification required is dependent upon the type of work done in association with radiation.
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Radionuclide Safety Data Sheets
Radionuclide Safety Data Sheets (RSDS), are standardized documents containing vital radiological safety and health information.
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Radiation Worker Protection
The University of Utah is dedicated to ensuring that all radiation workers on campus are able to perform their work in a safe and efficient workspace. To this end, various practices are implemented at the University to reduce radiation exposure to all members on campus to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
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Radiation Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
The University of Utah (U of U) has implemented a series of Procedures and Guidelines for radiation workers across campus. These, in conjunction with an appropriate safety culture, aid the University in abiding by rules and policies laid out by the State of Utah’s Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control.
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Radiation Producing Equipment
Details of the requirements and applications for use of Ionizing and Non-ionizing equipment and some general guidance on radiation safety.
Links are provided to apply as a worker or PI for ionizing and non-ionizing equipment and the training related to radiation producing devices.
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Radiation Safety Committees
The University of Utah’s Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) is the governing body for all aspects of radiation protection within the University, including all affiliated research, clinical, instructional and service units utilizing radiation sources in facilities owned or controlled by the University.
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Radiation Work Permit (RWP)
The Radiation Work Permit (RWP), or radiation permit, serves as an administrative process for planning and controlling work with radiation sources based on the use. The radiation permit process requires the applicant to identify the type of hazard they intend to use and related information.
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