Ionising radiation safety manual

This Ionizing Radiation Safety and Health Topics page provides a starting point for technical and regulatory information regarding the recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational health hazards associated with ionizing radiation. THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF IONIZING RADIATION RADIATION SAFETY MANUAL (REVISED JANUARY ) 1 Part 1 THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF IONIZING RADIATION The discovery of x-rays in , and radioactivity in , provided two fundamental foundation stones for the revolution in physical science that occurred in the twentieth century. Ionizing radiation provides the University community with a powerful tool for medicine and research. The beneficial applications of radiation continue to grow as This Radiation Safety Policy Manual contains t he general poli cies and proc edu res adopted by the Committee for the safe use of ionizing radiation in teaching.

This Ionizing Radiation Safety manual is intended to provide guidance for establishing safe work procedures and prudent practices that will improve safety while using all ionizing radiation sources. This manual forms a part of the Radiation Safety Program (RSP) administered by Office of Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) to ensure. This Ionizing Radiation Safety and Health Topics page provides a starting point for technical and regulatory information regarding the recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational health hazards associated with ionizing radiation. USC Radiation Safety Manual Revised 07/ RADIOACTIVE ATOM ENERGY RADIATION PARTICLE Radioactive materials that spontaneously emit any of the following: • Alpha particles • Beta particles • Positrons • Neutrons • Gamma Rays • X-rays Devices that produce ionizing radiation (usually x-rays) when energized such as.

The policies outlined in the Duke University Radiation Safety Manual are intended to ensure that the use of radioactive material, ionizing radiation sources. This manual is written for individuals who anticipate working with or around sources of ionizing radiation or small amounts of radioactive materials in a. CRICOS No. A. Radiation (Ionising) Safety Procedures. Table of Contents. 1. Governing Policy. 2. Purpose.