Radiation
Safety Worker 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.
Radiation Worker Training
Prior to engaging in work with ionizing or non-ionizing radiation sources, all personnel must submit a Radiation Worker Profile application in SAM: https://sam.ehs.utah.edu/ehsa/login?showassessment=RPR. This profile application will provide prompts and links to the required training based on the information that the applicant supplies, and will also allow those intending to initiate a radiation permit to begin the process.
Declared Pregnant Worker
If an individual is pregnant and working with or around ionizing radiation sources, and wishes to officially declare their pregnancy, the individual must complete a Declaration of Pregnancy Profile application in SAM: https://sam.ehs.utah.edu/ehsa/login?showassessment=PDF. This profile application submission will require that the radiation dose to their embryo/fetus during the entire pregnancy will not be allowed to exceed 500 mrem (5 mSv). The individual is also informed that they may be required to have their job responsibilities changed during pregnancy in order to meet this limit, and that a fetal dosimetry badge may be issued to them during this time. This Declaration of Pregnancy is completely voluntary, and the individual may “Undeclare” their pregnancy at any time. It will be assumed that the individual will no longer be considered a Declared Pregnant Worker at the end of 9 months gestation time.
Research Irradiator (Non X-Ray)
Those who need to use the research irradiator (non x-ray) must take specialized training (not listed above) AND must undergo a process which includes fingerprinting and an FBI background check. Please contact Brenda Smith, HSC Core Research Facility Operations, at 801-213-2927, or [email protected] for information.
Those who will use X-ray Research Irradiators should follow the instructions at the top of this page and attend the “Analytical X-Ray Training” course.
Health Science/Medical Imaging
Health Science staff may acquire training through the Learning Management System (LMS) through University of Utah’s Pulse website. If you are seeking training for medical imaging (e.g. fluoroscopy) or other radiation-related needs within Health Sciences, more information can be found in the MIPRS Training and Education webpage in Pulse.
If you have more questions regarding these trainings, please contact the Medical Physics group in the Department of Radiology at (801) 585-0235.
Radiation Hazard Awareness
We also offer non-mandatory Radiation Hazard Awareness Training for those who do not work with radiation directly, but who may work in or around areas where radiation is used.
Note: This training does not require either of the processes listed above for ionizing hazard training or for use of the research irradiator.
Contact Information
Contact our office at 801-581-6590 if you need further information.