Radiation Safety performs periodic audits independently of our Annual Laboratory Safety Audit.

Any work with radiation at University or University-affiliated labs must be registered with the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) and additional training taken by any researcher who may handle or be exposed to radiation. Radiation users may also need to be enrolled in the radiation exposure (dosimetry) program, and this need will be reviewed by the RSC. Areas, where radioactive work may be performed, must be registered and any waste generated must be accumulated and disposed of in the proper manner. Unauthorized use of radioactive material may result in injury to lab personnel as well as fines from state and government agencies. Please contact the Radiation Safety Officer and consult the Radiation Safety Program page for additional information.

Common findings relevant to radiation safety:

Authorization for use of radioactive materials is not current/unauthorized material is present: 

Radioactive material may only be stored and used in areas designated for such use by the Radiation Safety Office. Contact the Radiation Safety Officer to register this area, or cease the use of radioactive materials in this area.

Area is not registered for the use of lasers: 

Lasers may only be stored and used in areas registered with the Radiation Safety Office. Contact the Radiation Safety Officer to register this area, or cease the use of lasers in this area.