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General Information
UAF personnel seeking to use radioactive sources
or materials for any purpose must comply with all applicable laws,
regulations, university policies and procedures. These requirements
are incorporated into the UAF Radiation Safety Program. There are
several requirements which must be fulfilled before UAF personnel
may acquire, transport, use, or dispose of any radioactive source
or material. The following are minimum requirements:
- Current Chemical Hygiene Plan on file with
Department/Institute Chemical Hygiene or Safety Officer and UAF
Environmental Health Safety & Risk Management
- Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) approval of
all locations where radiation will be used, stored, etc.
- Submit and receive approval of appropriate
user application(s) - available on the Forms page.
- Complete all required training
The principal UAF departments, offices and positions
with responsibilities in the Radiation Safety Program and their
respective roles are summarized below:
- Office of Research Integrity (ORI): The ORI administers,
coordinates and documents training and status of users, and provides
administrative support for the Radiation Safety Committee.
- Institutional Official (IO): A senior administer appointed
by the Chancellor and charged with oversight and budgetary authority
with respect to the Radiation Safety program. The IO is responsible
for appointing the Radiation Safety Offcer (RSO) and members
of the Radiation Safety Committee.
- Radiation Safety Officer (RSO): Is a staff
position appointed by the Director of Environmental Health,
Safety
& Risk Management. The RSO administers the university's license
with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on behalf of the Institutional
Official. The RSO inspects all locations where radioactive
sources and materials will be used or stored; maintains
the Radiation Manual; conducts use specific training as needed;
assures appropriate signage is posted; coordinates and oversees
the disposal of radioactive wastes; and serves as a member of
the Radiation Safety Committee.
- Radiation Safety Committee (RSC): The RSC
is responsible for reviewing all research and teaching uses
of radioactive sources or materials that involve field releases. This committee also provides
input on the implementation of the Radiation Safety Program.
- Department/Institute Chemical Hygiene
or Safety Officers (CHO): The CHO serves as
a point of contact for faculty, staff and students within
their department or institute. The CHO will have basic information
on where to direct personnel interested in using radioactive
sources or materials for more information. The CHOs will
also perform assessments of compliance with the Radiation
Safety Program as part of their annual or semiannual lab
inspections.
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