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
There is potential for the embryo or fetus to be exposed during procedures such as fluoroscopy, radiation therapy, or working with sealed or unsealed radioactive materials. If desired, a radiation worker who is pregnant may declare their pregnancy in writing to take advantage of voluntary limits for dose to the embryo/fetus.
Request for Fetal Radiation Monitoring (Form 9)
Use this form to confidentially request a fetal dosimeter.