Radiation Safety Program Information

Radiation Safety Program

The Radiation Safety Office at the University of Washington issues Authorizations (sub-licenses) for certain uses of radiation. All investigators planning to do research on humans using any type of radiation (x-rays, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, etc.) must apply for an Authorization to Use Radiation on Human Subjects.

Before you can order, store, or use radioactive materials, you must either make arrangements to work under another researcher's Authorization or call Radiation Safety at 206.543.0463 or e-mail: radsaf@u.washington.edu to determine if you meet the requirements to become an Authorized Investigator.

All New Investigators Essential information for prospective new users of radioactive materials.
Clinical Labs & Radioactive Materials Precautions when performing clinical lab evaluations on fluids and tissues from patients administered radioactive materials.
Dosimetry & Bioassays Internal and External monitoring for exposure to ionizing radiation, Dosimeters, Fetal Monitoring, Thyroid Bioassays, Urinalysis
Forms! All the forms Radiation Safety currently has available on-line. E-mail, fill in, print, class and instrument registration.
Instrument Calibrations Requirements, a Short Calibration Primer
Laser Pointer Safety Information on laser safety when using laser pointers
Laser Safety Manual The University of Washington Laser Safety Manual and other guidance is in PDF format and contains current information for the safe use of lasers in research and medicine.
Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety Information on non-ionizing radiation such as ultraviolet & infrared light, LASERs, EMF, and RFR at the University of Washington.
Posting and Area Classification (pdf) Radiation signs and what they mean. Requirements for Posting radiation and radioactive material areas. Authorization certificates, Notice to Employees.
Principles of Radiation Protection The University of Washington guide for use in initial radiation safety training, in PDF format.
Radiation Safety Manual The University of Washington Radiation Safety Manual is divided into sections, each in PDF format.
Radioactive Materials Activity Calculator Find out your remaining activity, decay of material or half life in Curies or Bequerels
 
Radioactive Materials Authorizations Information Information for applying for or Changing an Authorization, How to add Radionuclides, Labs, and Workers, Information on using Human Subjects RS Training Class
Radioactive Materials Procurement Hints and information on becoming authorized, ordering material and how it is received and processed
Radioactive Waste Disposal Collection and disposal of Radioactive and Lead Waste
Radioactive Waste Costs Current Radioactive Waste Disposal Fees at the UW
Rush Form for Purchases of Radioactive Material (pdf) Use this form to fax in your purchase orders! The form can be filled out online but must be printed and faxed to Radiation Safety.
Sewerable Scintillation Fluids Microscint-O, Optifluor, and Ecoscint
Spills and Emergencies Decontamination and clean up of personnel and laboratories.
Surveying for Radioactive Material Lab Surveys, Dose Monitoring
Termination/Inactivation of Labs Requirements to move out of labs or inactivate use of Radioactive Materials in an authorized area.
Training Initial and refresher Radiation Safety Training. Requirements for all UW and other personnel.
Ultraviolet Select for information on Ultraviolet Radiation. For questions about Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF), LASER Safety, and Radiofrequency Radiation (RFR) contact Radiation Safety at 206.543.0463 or e-mail: radsaf@u.washington.edu