The Ohio State University's Medical Radiation Safety Program ensures that all clinical and research uses of radioactive materials and radiation generating equipment are conducted safely to promote a safe working environment for Ohio State employees as well as members of the general public.
Knowledge Base
Minor Spill (< 100 microcuries)
- Notify: Notify persons in the laboratory or affected area that a spill has occurred.
- Shield the Source: Cover the spill with absorbent pads. If possible, the spill should be shielded, but only if it can be done without further contamination or without significantly increasing radiation exposure.
Topic: Radiation Safety
Disposal of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM)
Environmental Health & Safety charges for the pick-up and disposal of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) waste products. These are uranium (U-238 or U-nat) and thorium (Th-232 or Th-nat) products purchased without regard for their radioactive nature, but must be disposed of as radioactive waste.
When a chemical waste pickup is scheduled that includes NORM, the following information is required:
Topic: Radiation Safety
Guidelines for handling radioactive material when it is received in a lab.
Topic: Radiation Safety
These guidelines are intended to aid PIs and individual laser users in preparing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for lasers and laser systems. The information should be used as a guide to allow you to develop a SOP that is specific to your laser system. The SOP should include all lasers in a given laser system including alignment and pumping lasers.
Introduction
Laser location
Topic: Radiation Safety
Names and contact information of vendors that provide radioactive materials. If you need information on other vendors please e-mail us at radiation.safety@osu.edu.
Topic: Radiation Safety
Topic: Radiation Safety