Dosimetry Application for Non-Radiation Workers
Dosimetry Application for Non-Radiation Workers
Radiation and Relative Risk Focus Sheet
New online Radiation Safety training
April 11, 2019
As of April 2019, the online radiation safety training looks very different. The new training is interactive, features quizzes and activities along the way, and contains voiceovers by our very own Radiation Safety staff.
The trouble with UV light in your biosafety cabinet
November 8, 2018
Does your biological safety cabinet (BSC) have an ultraviolet (UV) lamp in it? If so, it may not be as effective for sterilization/decontamination purposes as you need it to be.
Ultraviolet radiation is a form of non-ionizing radiation, and biological effects from it vary with wavelength, photon energy, and duration of exposure. The 100-280 nm wavelength band is designated as UV-C, which is used for germicidal purposes.
The sterilization/decontamination activity of UV lights is limited by a number of factors, including:
Q1 2019 Radiation Safety Committee Meeting Agenda
Occupational Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy - Description
One concern of employees who regularly receive some radiation exposure during their work is the safety of childbearing and the effects of radiation dose to their unborn child.
Request for Fetal Radiation Monitoring (Form 9)
Use this form to confidentially request a fetal dosimeter.
SAFETY ALERT for laser users
August 16, 2018
The UW was recently notified of a potential hazard for users of laser equipped microscopy equipment manufactured by ZEISS. The hazard identified by the manufacturer is potential exposure to Class IIIb laser light, which can cause serious and permanent visual impairment. All users of laser equipped microscopy equipment should contact EH&S immediately if using or possessing the following equipment: