Radioisotope Use

The Radiation Protection program assures the safety of students and employees using radioactive materials in  their work and is mandated by both the Federal and the State Governments. The Radiation Use Committee and the Radiation Safety office in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) oversee all uses of radioactive material on campus. The program coordinates and maintains the University's Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Massachusetts State licenses to use radioactive materials on campus and assures compliance. Services provided by EH&S include, maintenance of inventory and control of all radioisotopes on campus, receipt and delivery of all radioactive material, and radioactive waste pickup and disposal. Additional services include survey instrument calibration, operation of the personnel dosimetry program, training in the safe use of radioisotopes for research, safety inspections, and guidance in the safe use of x-rays, lasers, and microwave devices.

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Federal Regulations)

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