Radiation Safety

The radiation safety program is provided to protect staff, visitors, the public and the environment from harmful effects of ionizing radiation by complying with regulatory requirements of the State of Colorado, "Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Radiation Control."

UCAR maintains a radioactive materials license from the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment for all Colorado based operations.  Additional licenses are obtained for work in other states or countries as needed for field projects.  Use of all types of radioactive sources is regulated by these licenses.

User requirements:
            Education
            Experience
            Application

Radiation Safety Officer:
            Develops policy
            Maintain licenses – amends licenses for new sources
            Approves purchases
            Maintain source inventory
            Periodic smear survey of sources
            Properly dispose of sources

Radiation Safety Manual:
            Details conditions of use to comply with license requirements

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