Radiation Safety
Georgia State University is licensed to possess certain radioactive materials by the state of Georgia . The laws require that certain "Standards for Protection Against Radiation" as set forth in Georgia Department of Natural Resources "Rules and Regulations for Radioactive Materials," Chapter 391-3-17, must be enforced by persons holding such licenses. It is also required that all individuals working or frequenting areas where radioactive materials are stored or used shall be informed of the Basic Right-To-Know information that is stated "The State Notice To Employees Sign". Further, users of X-ray and radiation producing machines are required by state law to comply with the "Rules and Regulations for X-ray," Chapter 290-5-22.
The success of the Radiation Safety Program results from the cooperative efforts between the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC), the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), Principal Investigators (PI), and laboratory staff.
This Radiation Safety & Regulatory Compliance Manual is written for the purpose of administering these standards at Georgia State University provides more detailed information on the Radiation Safety Program, including information specific to:
Emergency Phone numbers
Responsibilities of the PI and Radiation Worker
Occupational Radiation Exposure Limits
Exposure Limits specifically for H-3
Radioactive Materials Security
Obtaining authorization to order, possess and use radioactive materials
Procurement of Radioactive Materials
Termination of Laboratory Operations (Close-Outs)
General rules and procedures
Rules for Specific Isotopes (S-35, P-32 & H-3)
CURRENT RADIATION SAFETY COURSE SCHEDULE
- Emergency Phone Numbers
- Responsibilities of the PI and Radiation Worker
- Occupational Radiation Exposure Limits
- Exposure Limits Specifically for H-3
- Security of Radioactive Materials