Radiation Safety
Research and teaching activities at AV整氈窒 use many different sources of radiation in the form of nuclear substances and radiation emitting devices.泭
AV整氈窒 has a Nuclear Substance and Radiation Device License issued by the CNSC. To view sections 1-5 of this document, please access 泭
The AV整氈窒 consolidated licence is only for use in research and does not authorize the use of nuclear substances in or on human beings.泭
Radiation Safety Program
The Radiation Safety Program aims to minimize the risk of exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and provides the knowledge and training necessary to work safely in compliance with CNSC regulations.泭
The Radiation Safety Program includes several important components to ensure the safe use of nuclear substances and radioactive devices for research at AV整氈窒. Key elements of the Radiation Safety Program include:泭
- Purchasing
- Radiation Safety Manual
- 捩梗娶鳥勳喧莽泭
- Training and Awareness泭
- Dosimetry Services
- Lab Monitoring and Testing泭
- Record Keeping
- Disposal
Important:
A Nuclear Substance User Permit is required to conduct research with nuclear substances (sealed and unsealed sources) at AV整氈窒.
Radiation safety training is a pre-requisite for any personnel who will work in a nuclear substance lab (sealed and unsealed sources) at AV整氈窒.
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