Radiation Safety
What is Radiation Safety?
Radiation safety is responsible for ensuring that all users of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation are in compliance with existing regulatory requirements, such that any resultant radioactive exposures are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
The program provides the means necessary for personnel to protect themselves, their co-workers, the general public, and the environment from detrimental effects of radiation materials and machines. These objectives are accomplished through day-to-day oversight; continuous accountabiilty of materials, machines, and devices; training; laboratory waste processing; and personal dosimetry.
What does the program involve?
Radiation safety requirements are applicable to individuals who use radioactive materials, radiation machines, and lasers regardless of intensity or quanitity. Our program provides regulatory oversight via the following:
- Broad Scope License
- Compliance Monitoring Program
- Radiation Safety Committee
- Radiation Use Authorization (RUA) permit for radioactive materials
- Radiation Machine permit
- Radiation Safety Manual
- Laser Registration
Everyone who uses radiation in its various forms must comply with federal and state requirements as well as any additional requirements established by the university.
How do I keep myself safe?
Obtain Radiation Safety training. Submit the appropriate Radiation Safety Forms. Report releases to the environment to EH&S. Familiarize yourself with our Radiation Safety Glossary of Terms. Review quick one-page Radiation Safety Fast Facts.
For more information
- Radiation Control Regulations
CCR, Title 17, Chapter 5
State of California - Instruction Concerning Prenatal Radiation Exposure
Regulatory Guide 8.13
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Instruction Concerning Risks from Occupational Radiation Exposure
Regulatory Guide 8.29
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Radiation in Everyday Life
- How to use hand-held radiation survey equipment
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ANSI Z136.1-2007 American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers
(Please contact EH&S at 951-827-5748 to review this standard) - ANSI Z136.5-2009 American Nation Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Educational Institutions (Please conatact EH&S at 951-827-5748 to review this standard)