Environmental Health and Safety

Radiation Safety, Ionizing

Mitch Lanahan, 619-594-6879 <lanahan@mail.sdsu.edu>

Dave Palmer, 619-594-4055 <dapalmer@mail.sdsu.edu>

Radiation Safety Manual

The Radiation Safety Manual describes licensing information, safety, and other concerns regarding the storage, use, and disposal of radioactive materials at SDSU.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Administration and Responsibilities

Chapter 3: License Requirements and Administrative Control

Chapter 4: Dosimetry

Chapter 5: Training

Chapter 6: Radioactive Materials Control

Chapter 7: Radiation Producing Machines

Chapter 8: Radioactive Waste

Chapter 9: Emergency Procedures

Chapter 10: Technical Data on Common Radioisotopes

Chapter 11: How Do I…?

Appendix 1: Definitions and Acronyms

Appendix 2: Forms

Appendix 3: Operational Reminders