Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Tagged: Guideline

  • Introduction to Dosimetry

    Introduction to Dosimetry for Badge Coordinators

  • Instructions for Spare Badges

    How to issue a spare badge.

  • Security Inspections

    Semi-annual unannounced off-hour security inspections are conducted. “Off-Hours” are defined as 5:00 pm –8:00 am, lunch-time (11:00 –1:00) and weekends. All radioactive materials must be secured from unauthorized access or removal when not under constant surveillance. This can be achieved by making sure the laboratory is locked when nobody is in the lab or by locking all the radioactive material (including waste) within the lab in lockable refrigerators, freezers and cabinets. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Vendor Information

    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.

  • Performance-Based Inspection Field Guide

    Performance-Based Inspection Field Guide (PDF)

  • Risk and Risk Reduction

    Radiation risks and how to reduce risks.

  • Badge Storage

    How to properly store radiation badges.