The use and disposal of radioactive materials and radiation-emitting equipment in
activities such as teaching, research, or other services is regulated by federal and
state statutes. Control and monitoring of activities involving radioactive materials
and radiation-emitting equipment as well as disposal of wastes is the responsibility
of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in the Environmental Health and Safety Office
working under the aegis of the Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer
and the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC). All personnel (faculty, staff, students,
guests) using such materials must comply with all applicable regulations. Authorization
to use such materials is only available from the RSO and the RSC and must be obtained
prior to acquiring materials or equipment. Information describing the procedures for
obtaining authorization, purchase, use, and disposal of materials and equipment is
available from the Environmental Health and Safety Office. RSO access to laboratories
and other facilities to perform inspections is a necessary part of compliance with
regulations governing purchase, storage, use, and disposal of radioactive materials
and radiation-emitting equipment.
