Research Safety
Users of radioactive sources or materials for any purpose must comply with all applicable
laws, regulations, university policies, and radiation safety procedures. These requirements
are incorporated into the ÃÛÌÒTV Radiation Safety Program. There are several requirements
which must be fulfilled before ÃÛÌÒTV personnel may acquire, transport, use, or dispose
of any radioactive source or material.
Persons wishing to become an Authorized or Supervised User of radioactive materials
should contact the ÃÛÌÒTV Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). The RSO will review the request
and provide the necessary documents, including applications, exams, and copies of
the Radiation Safety Manual and Authorized User’s Record Book. All users must demonstrate
knowledge of radioactive materials and their hazards, and may be required to take
radiation safety training in order to meet this requirement.
Persons wishing to purchase a piece of equipment that emits x-rays (XRD, XRF, CT scanner,
electron microscope, etc.) must register the device with the State of Alaska and pay
an annual registration fee. Contact the RSO for more information.