Radiation Safety

All users of analytical X-ray units must complete this training prior to working with the equipment.

Refresher training is required every 5 years.

All users of cabinet X-ray units must complete this training prior to working with the equipment.

Refresher training is required every 5 years.

For nuclear medicine work at the Equine Medical Center.

For nuclear medicine work at Veterinary Teaching Hospital. An online course is being developed. Training can be organized in-person at the Radiation Safety Office at Environmental Health and Safety.

Those working with specific sources such as moisture/density gauges and electron capture detectors for gas chromatographs must obtain training from the manufacturer of the instrumentation in addition to lab-specific instruction from the supervisor. Consult the radiation safety officer for support as needed.

All users of diagnostic X-ray equipment designated as operators must take this training prior to working with the equipment. Please designate the location as either Veterinary Teaching Hospital or Equine Medical Center. If you are functioning both as an operator and holder, you need only enroll in this class.

Refresher training is required every 5 years.

Those assisting when radioisotopes are used in diagnostic procedures must take this training and work under the supervision of a principal user. Please designate the location as either Veterinary Teaching Hospital or Equine Medical Center. This training is not for those designated as principal users.  

Refresher training is required every 5 years.

Those assisting operators of diagnostic X-ray equipment must take the 'Diagnostic X-ray Operator training'. Please designate the location as either Veterinary Teaching Hospital or Equine Medical Center.
Refresher training is required every 5 years.

For refresher training for nuclear medicine work at the Equine Medical Center or Veterinary Teaching Hospital, please contact the Radiation Safety Officer at (540) 231-3600.

Please note when working with radioisotopes for the first time (excluding radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine), please refer to the button below for initial training information.

Maintain certification to use radioactive material in laboratories.

CURRENTLY IN REVISIONS.

Work at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Equine Medical Center - at the discretion of the radiation safety officer.

Survey meter details: A graphic explanation of some of the important points of a Geiger-Muller Survey Instrument. To activate a text pane, hover the mouse over the numbered areas of the image. For additional information, click on the numbered area. If you have any questions, please call 540-231-5364.

Survey meter response: Survey meter response should be verified for instruments in use. The Radiation Safety Office prepared check sources using small quantities of uranyl acetate to simplify this step. The material is encapsulated in heavy tape and affixed to the side of the meters with labeling. If the meter does not show a response to the source and/or if you suspect the protective tape has been compromised, please contact the radiation safety officer at 540-231-5364.

Changing batteries: Click here for more information.

Surveying a Radioisotope Laboratory for Contamination Control
This video goes over how to survey radioisotopes in a lab/work space.

Radiation Survey Meter Basics
More information about Survey Meters

Any questions should be directed to Donald Connor or Cynthia Strader at (540) 231 - 3600

Radiation Safety Awareness Training is required for individuals who may enter areas where radioactive material and/or x-ray related equipment are present. This training can be accessed through the Traning Schedule -Access Training List under Radiation Safety.

Accidental Exposure Report Form

Chemical Registration Information and Q&A

Closeout Procedures for Laboratories/Work Areas

Contamination Survey Record (doc)

Contamination Survey Record Example

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contacts (pdf)

Equipment Decontamination Form

Guidelines Educational and Research Activities (pdf)

Lab Access Form 

Laboratory Relocation Guidelines

Notice to Employees

NRC IN 90-58 Strontium-90 Applicators

Pregnancy Declaration Form (PDF)

Radiation Safety Training Manual (doc)

Radiation Safety Training Manual (PDF)

Radioactive Material Decontamination 

Radioactive Material Safety Program (doc)

Radioactive Material Safety Program (PDF)

Radioactive Material Spill Report (doc)

Radioisotope Laboratory Inspection Checklist

Using the Safety Management System