New User

Principal Investigators are responsible for ensuring that every individual working under their authorization is fully instructed and knowledgeable in appropriate radiation safety practices.

On-the-Job Training

The principal investigator, or designee, must instruct the new user in general campus radiation safety policies and any additional policies and/or procedures utilized within the particular research group. Both the Principal Investigator, or designee, and new user must document and certify this training by completing and signing a "Training and Experience Record for Radioactive Material Use" form (Appendix B-6). This training must be completed and documented, and the form submitted to the Radiation Safety Office, within thirty (30) days of the new user beginning work with radioactive materials.

Introductory Class in Radiation Safety

Individuals intending to work with radioisotopes must first attend a radiation safety orientation sponsored by EH&S Radiation Safety. The orientation consists of attending the introductory new user radiation safety class, or if radioisotope usage is anticipated prior to the date of an introductory radiation safety class, the individual must view a radiation safety video sponsored by EH&S, Radiation Safety. Such individuals, after viewing a radiation safety video, are still required to attend the introductory new user radiation safety class.