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Working with radiation sources at the University of Utah requires appropriate authorization, training, and oversight. All work with radiation sources must be performed under a radiation work permit which is under the jurisdiction of a Responsible Users (RU).

Items and Services supplied by Radiation Safety

  • On-Location Work Station Setup Guidance
  • Primary Waste Containers, Unless Specialized
  • Radiation Dosimeters, if Required
  • Radiation Detector Calibration Services, unless Specialized
  • University of Utah Radiation Safety Training
  • Postings for Authorized Radiation WOrk Locations
  • State-Required "Notice to Workers" Postings
  • Radiation Labels

Items to be supplied by Responsible User

  • Secondary Waste Containment for Liquid Waste Storage
  • Radiation Detector(s)
  • Site and Process Specific Training for Radiation Workers Authorized on Permit(s)
  • Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Any Radiation Shielding, if Necessary
Last Updated: 3/12/24