Radiation Safety

The Radiation Safety program at Duquesne University was established in order to meet the recognized standards of safety and governmental regulatory requirements of use for all sources of ionizing radiation. These requirements are set forth in the Duquesne University "Regulations Concerning the Use of Radioisotopes and Other Sources of Ionizing Radiation".

Adherence to these regulations will ensure compliance with all Federal and State requirements and will result in safe operations of the University laboratories and the safe guarding of radioactive materials.

The Radiation Safety Program outlines the roles of individuals associated with the Radiation Safety Program, training and authorization requirements, procurement andinventory control, exposure monitoring and emergency response.

RSO Forms

*Number*	*Title*
RSO 1	Application for Authorization to Procure and Use Radiation or Radioactive Materials
RSO 2	Statement of Agreement
RSO 2A	Statement of Agreement (PA)
RSO 3	Request for Approval to Purchase Radioactive Material
RSO 4	Radiation-Producing Machine Use and Control
RSO 5	Health Physics Radioactive Materials Inventory Form
RSO6	Personnel Radiation Dose Assignment
RSO7	On-site Disposal
RSO8	Analytical X-ray Training Outline and Certification
RSO9	Certification of Radiation Safety Training
RSO 10	Temporary Dosimetry Assignment Form
RSO 11	Application for Issuance of Personnel Monitoring Device
RSO 12	Request for Release of Radiation Records
RSO 13	Certification of Instruction Concerning Prenatal Radiation

HP Forms

*Number*	*Title*
*Procurement Procedures*
HP1.1	Procurement Procedure to Handle Radioisotope Shipment
HP1.2	Procedure for Ordering RAM
*Radiation Safety Program*
HP2.1	Annual Assessment Procedure for Radiation Safety Program
*Sealed Source Procedures*
HP3.1	Leak Testing of Sealed Sources
*Radiation-Producing Machine Procedures*
HP4.1	Radiation-Producing Machine Use and Control
*Procedures for Exposure Control and Personnel*
HP5.1	Training, Dosimetry Issue, and Exposure Records
HP5.2	Collecting and Analyzing Bioassay Samples
HP5.3	Dosimetry Evaluation
HP5.4	Dosimetry Change-Out
*Procedures for Radioactive Waste Handling*
HP6.1	Radioactive Waste Removal, Packaging, Storage, and Removal
*Procedures for Instrument Operations and Calibrations*
HP7.1	Eberline E-120
HP7.2	Victoreen 488A
HP7.3	Victoreen 470A
HP7.4	Victoreen 190
HP7.5	Packard Tri-Carb 4530
*Procedures for Maintaining Inventory*
HP8.1	Unsealed Source RAM Inventory
HP8.2	Sealed Source RAM Inventory
HP8.3	Miscellaneous Ionizing Radiation Inventory
*Procedures for Surveys*
HP9.1	Laboratory Radiation and Contamination Surveys
HP9.2	Surveys required for Radiation-Producing Machines
*Procedures for Emergency Situations*
HP10.1	Emergency Action Procedure

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