辐射安全计划
The use of radiation sources in an institutional environment is highly regulated and poses both compliance as well as health risks if improperly managed. The University possesses a Texas DSHS Radiation Control Radioactive Material License that governs the use of both loose forms and sealed forms of radioactive materials in research, an X-Ray registration for the use of 辐射产生装置 in both teaching and research, and a Laser registration for the use of lasers in teaching and research.
之前的授权
Prior approval from the University's 环境、健康、安全 and 风险管理 (EHSRM) is required before placing an order for or using any type of radiation source (radioactive materials; x-rays; lasers) on the 赌博平台 campus. This is to ensure that the institution is licensed to have the radiation sources and that the designated laboratory space is appropriate for the activities planned. The approval process consists of completing a form outlining the activities planned with the radiation sources. EHSRM will then schedule a routine walk-through to ensure that the appropriate controls are in place. In the case of radioactive materials and x-ray sources, prior approval from the State of Texas is mandated which can take up to three months. All radiation sources are added to the Institution’s License or Registration and are subject to routine inspections by the Bureau of Radiation Control. Note that each of the respective licenses are location specific. Authorization is required prior to transferring any equipment within the university.
x射线产生机
激光辐射
放射性物质
监测项目
The State of Texas mandates that EHSRM conduct routine inspections of all radiation facilities every six months. The routine inspections ensure compliance with maintenance of records, 辐射污染限值, 培训要求, 还有放射性废物的处理. All of this information is made available to the State of Texas - Bureau of Radiation Control during routine inspections.
带煎饼GM探针的测量仪
Liquid Scintillation Counter Measures Radioactive Isotopes
处置,资源转移
The Texas DSHS has strict requirements regarding the security and disposal of all sources of radiation. Cradle to Grave responsibility is a regulatory mandate. Any purchase or disposal or transfer of radioactive materials are required to go the through EHSRM to ensure regulatory compliance. Because of the lack of radioactive material disposal sites in the country, 一些辐射源的处理是禁止的. It is recommended that the return of a sealed source to the manufacturer or distributor is included as part of the purchasing agreement.
铯- 137
钴- 60
碳14
氚(Hydrogen-3)
应急响应
Any emergencies involving the use of radioactive materials including radiation spills, 失去了来源, and potential exposure to radioactive materials are required to be reported immediately. This can be facilitated by calling the department during normal working hours or the 辐射安全 Officer after hours.
赌博平台程序文件
放射性物质
放射性生产机器
激光
节目形式
- 赌博平台 Radform - Application for Non-Human Use of Radioactive Material
- 赌博平台 Radform -放射性物质利用日志
- 剂量学服务评估和暴露史表
培训
Safety training is mandated for all personnel who work with radioactive materials, 辐射产生装置, 或激光. Awareness training is provided for those who share a research laboratory with a PI conducting research. 培训 is required to be conducted every three years.
培训 is on an "as needed" basis for laboratory principal investigators and their respective employees. 联系EHSRM设置培训.
二级MRI人员安全培训
二级MRI人员安全培训 is training for those personnel who have access to MRI Zones III and IV. This training includes education in the broader aspects of MRI safety issues, including but not limited to issues related to the potential for RF-related thermal loading or burns and direct neuromuscular excitation from rapidly changing gradients.
辐射安全意识培训
Radiation Awareness 培训 is for 赌博平台 employees and students who may potentially come into contact with radiological materials in some aspect of their job tasks, 但都不是经过认证的辐射使用者. Radiation awareness training puts the radiation risk into perspective and provides an incentive to follow procedures to keep doses as low as possible.