Radiation Safety

UNC Charlotte is licensed by the State of North Carolina to possess and use certain radioactive materials and ionizing radiation producing machines. The Radiation Protection Section of the NC Department of Health and Human Services governs the acquisition, use and disposal of radioactive materials and radiation producing machines on our campus through periodic inspections to ensure compliance with the regulations.

The Handbook for Radiation Safety has been prepared as a guide for persons using radioactive materials and/or ionizing radiation machines in an effort to meet the conditions of the UNC Charlotte license. In no case should any statement in the Handbook be construed to be in variance with any federal or state regulation. It is the responsibility of every authorized user of radioactive materials and/or ionizing radiation producing machines to be familiar with and adhere to the requirements set forth in the Radiation Safety Handbook and NC Regulation 15A NCAC 11 .0101.

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What you need to know

  • UNC Charlotte is committed to its radiation safety program and to keeping individual and collective radiation doses As Low As Reasonably Achievable.
  • The Radiation Safety Handbook for Radiation Safety has been prepared as a guide for persons using radioactive materials.
  • Usage of all radioactive materials, x-ray generating equipment and accelerators must first be approved by the Radiation Safety Officer in EHS.
  • Radiation dosimetry film badges are required for all users of radioactive materials and ionizing radiation producing machines.
  • Proper training is required before users can begin work.
  • UNC Charlotte’s Radiation Safety Committee monitors the activities of the radiation protection program to determine that the procedures and regulatory requirements are being adequately implemented.

Services

The Environmental Health and Safety Office offers the following services:

  • Radiation registration
  • Radiation Dosimetry Film Badges
  • Warning Signs and labels
  • Equipment assessments
  • Surveys and inspections
  • Hazardous Waste Pickups
  • Radiation meter calibrations

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