Tagged: Radiation Safety

  • RGD-2: Template for Electron Microscope Standard Operating Procedures

    RGD-2: Template for Electron Microscope Standard Operating Procedures (PDF)

  • RGD-1: Registration for the Use / Storage of Radiation-Generating Devices

    RGD-1: Registration for the Use / Storage of Radiation-Generating Devices (PDF)

  • Non-Medical X-ray Program

    Devices capable of generating ionizing radiation referred to as radiation-generating devices (RGD) present a potential safety hazard to students, staff and faculty if the device is not used and/or stored properly. Safety requirements for analytical x-ray units, electron microscopes, bone densitometers, industrial radiography and x-ray irradiation devices are listed in The Ohio State University Radiation Safety Procedures Manual for Radiation-Generating Devices (Non-Human Use) and the Ohio Department of Health regulations.

  • Radioactive Material Permitting and Amendments

    To obtain authorization for the use of radioactive materials from the University Radiation Safety Committee (URSC), an RS-1 form, Application for a Permit for the Use of Radioactive Materials, must be completed. This permit must undergo a pre-review by Radiation Safety prior to final submission to the URSC. The Approved Supervisor will receive written notification of the permit’s status after the URSC review.

  • Medical Radiation Safety Program

    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.

  • Emergency Spill Response

    1. Minor Spill (< 100 microcuries)

      1. Notify: Notify persons in the laboratory or affected area that a spill has occurred.
      2. 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.

  • Disposal of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material

    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:

  • Receipt of Radioactive Material

    Guidelines for handling radioactive material when it is received in a lab.

  • LS-2: Template for Laser Standard Operating Procedure

    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.

    1. Introduction

      1. Laser location

  • LS-1: Laser Registration Form

    Form required for laser registration.