New Investigators
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. Individuals intending to use radioactive
materials or sealed radioactive sources in their research must
also work under an Authorization. Before you can order, store, or
use radioactive materials, you must either make arrangements to
work under another researcher's Authorization or contact Radiation
Safety to determine if you meet the requirements to become an Authorized
Investigator.
All new authorizations for using radioactive materials begin
with ordering an information packet with appropriate forms to
begin the process. Any principal investigator who wishes to
obtain a packet can contact Radiation Safety (see inset above).
Once you receive this packet you can direct any questions to Radiation Safety
at the above phone number or e-mail address.
Machine sources of radiation (x-rays or particle accelerators)
need to be properly shielded, operated in a safe manner, and
registered with the Radiation Safety (RS). RS staff is available
to give advice and review shielding plans for machine source
facilities.
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