TABLE OF CONTENTS
University of Vermont
Radiation Safety Handbook
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FOREWORD
Abbreviations Used In this Handbook
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO RADIATION SAFETY AT UVM
Use of Radiation on Campus
The Radiation Safety Office (RSO)
Radiation Safety Committee (RSC)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) License
Waste Disposal
Chapter 2: HOW TO BECOME AUTHORIZED
Authorized Investigator to Procure / Purchase Radiation
Authorized to Handle Radiation
Unsealed Radiation Sources
Cesium-137 Cell Irradiator
Chapter 3: RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORIZED INVESTIGATORS
Chapter 4: RESPONSIBILITIES OF RADIATION HANDLERS
Procuring Radioactive Materials
Receiving Radioactive Materials
Human Uses of Radioactive Materials
Transfer of Radioactive Materials
Storage of Radioactive Materials
Security
Personnel Radiation Monitoring(Film/Ring Badges)
Pregnancy
Spills
General Radiation Handling Procedures
Signs and Labels
Contamination Surveys
Personal Protection
Shielding
Waste Disposal
Iodinations
Animal Handling
Radiation Detectors
Chapter 5: RESPONSIBILITIES AND SERVICES OF THE RADIATION SAFETY OFFICE
Education / Training / Consultation Services
Inspections (Safety Audits)
Emergencies
Personnel Monitoring Services
Waste Disposal Services
Iodinations
Authorization
Instrumentation
Ordering and Receiving of Radioactive Materials
Leak Tests
Radiographic X-ray Machines
Sponsored Projects Approval
Cesium-137 Irradiator
Licensing
Miscellaneous