Further advice concerning hazards associated with specific radioactive substances, devices and the development of new or unfamiliar activities should be obtained through consultation with the radiation safety committee, the radiation safety officer or the radiation safety program. Umb policies approved by the radiation safety committee concerning such operations e. The terms of reference of the xray safety committee xrsc are provided in section 2. Radiation safety and protection program requirement guidance in california, all radiation sources, either radiation xray machines or radioactive material, are subject to state laws and regulations. The radiation safety committee is the governing body for all aspects of radiation protection at lsuhsc, including all affiliated research, clinical, instructional and service units using ionizing and nonionizing radiation sources or devices collectively referred to as radiation sources in facilities owned or controlled by lsuhsc. Policies and standard operating procedures for specific programs are available online or at the radiation. The canadian nuclear safety commission publishes many of the reports of its advisory committees. If concerns regarding an active protocol are brought forth to the committee, the rsc may vote to terminate the protocol. The radiologic health branch rhb enforces the laws and regulations designed to protect the public, radiation workers, and the environment. Sources of radiation are used at uva for diagnosis, therapy and research. The radiation safety group provides assistance in the following programs emergency procedures radioactive material and machine use online application radioactive materials and radiation producing machine permit applications online dosimetry radiation badges request a badge online note.
The radiation safety committee is responsible for establishing policies governing the procurement, use, storage and disposal of radioactive materials and radiationproducing devices. Radiation safety within nhs shetland and assists nhs shetland in fulfilling all its legal obligations in this work. Kelsey chairman members of the task group morris i. Chairing the naval radiation safety committee to issue radioactive material permits to individual commands and activities for the use and possession of nrc regulated sources.
Radiation safety medical use of radioactive material, uvaehs. Radiation safety committee annual compliance and program. Radiation safety program policy ehrs university of pennsylvania. Develop reports for sharing results with the owners, managers and employees. Annual compliance and program audit page 1 4182003 radiation safety committee standard operating procedure annual compliance and program audit background the radiation safety committee rsc has been delegated responsibility for the administration of radiation safety.
The ncrp began its work in 1929 as the advisory committee on xray and radium protection. Sep 28, 2017 the environment protection authority has published recommendations for radiation safety officers and radiation safety committees pdf 143kb, a nonmandatory guideline for employers who currently employ an rso or are considering doing so. Utdpp1032 radiation safety committee ut dallas policy. The xrsc provides an annual report to the wrha executive through the chair of the radiation safety council. Annual compliance and program audit background the radiation safety committee rsc has been delegated responsibility for the administration of radiation safety functions within the united states department of agriculture usda. The radiation safety officer is delegated the daytoday responsibility for the. Because the rsc sets policy for the university, rsc meetings must meet the requirements of the open public. Monitor their use in compliance with the texas department of state health services regulations and uthealth policy. Formulate and recommend policy in the use of radioactive materials and other. Participates jointly with deans, directors, and department chairpersons, through the rsc and the radiation safety officer to establish rsp policies that provide adequate radiation protection and continue to meet regulatory requirements. Stormwater inspection system swis usgs fall creek discharge data. American college of radiology american association of physicists in medicine. The chairs of the committees have the authority to make temporary policy decisions. The ehs division radiation protection group, division professionals, laser safety officers, and others provides training, guidance and coordination of the use of lasers and laser systems.
Hospital members may be recommended by the hospital president. Congress chartered the organization in 1964 as the ncrp to address the scientific. The radiation safety committee rsc is a universitywide, standing committee appointed by the president to assure the safe use of any hazardous radiations in the university. The radiation safety committee is a university standing committee that is responsible for the oversight of the university radiation protection program. The radiation safety committee committee, a standing committee at harvard university university, is the governing body for all aspects of radiation protection within the university, including all affiliated research, clinical. Radiation safety committee annual compliance and program audit. The rso is normally not responsible for the direct supervision of individuals using ionizing radiation in their daily routines. Bank chairman ralph lieto jeff colvin sam lott casmir eubig janet schlueter mary fox douglas shearer frances harshaw michael tkacik hsin m. The rso is not required to report editorial changes to. Laser eye exams are also administered through health services. Determine specific measures for monitoring the effectiveness of safety policies and procedures. For private office facilities, the licensed physician and the rso may be the same individual. The radiation safety committee rsc will be responsible for evaluation of proposed uses of radiation and for the overall management of radiation safety under the limited scope license.
Purpose this guide describes the type and extent of information and standards by which the new york state department of health will evaluate a facilitys radiation safety quality assurance program. Minor modifications reports the rso shall report minor modifications to the rsc during each radiation safety committee meeting, if applicable. The applicant may berequired to appear in person before the committee the first time application is made. The radiation safety committee is formed by the chancellor to ensure radiation safety compliance on campus. Division of radiation safety and environmental management organizational chart pdf radiologic health branch. Radiation safety officers and radiation safety committees. The committee includes individuals experienced in the use or application of radioactive materials and radiation devices and provides continued.
In fulfillment of this role, the committee promulgates policies, rules and procedures for the safe use of radiation sources. The radiation safety committee is responsible for establishing policies governing the procurement, use, storage and disposal of radioactive materials and radiation producing devices. Meeting information will be posted to this page as it becomes available. Jan 16, 2019 subpart bgeneral administrative requirements 35. This committee reports to the radiation safety council rsc, chaired by the medical director, diagnostic imaging.
Purpose of the radiation safety committee the radiation safety committee rsc will support the mission of baylor university by developing, maintaining, approving and implementing policies and procedures in the areas of radiation safety that will contribute to the operation of a safe and compliant campus. The radiation safety procedures manual has been compiled to present radiation safety policies, procedures, and regulations for indiana universitypurdue university at indianapolis iupui and associated facilities. Guide for radiation safetyquality assurance programs is available in portable document format pdf, 1kb, 36pg. This radiation safety policy manual contains the general policies and procedures adopted by the committee for the safe use of ionizing. The two committees are the advisory committee on nuclear safety acns and the advisory committee on radiation protection acns. Radiation safety committee guidelines radiation safety. Xray safety manual winnipeg regional health authority. Nih radiation safety committee rsc policy on minors working with radioactive material the use of radioactive material by a minor under the age of 16, is prohibited. This policy is designed to ensure that all university and affiliated institution.
All users of radioactive material and radiation producing devices must be familiar with the requirements set forth in this manual and applicable regulations of the north carolina radiation protection section, and must conduct their operations in. Safety committee responsibilities environment, health and. Tufts university radiation safety committee policies and. Committee action upon receipt of the completed authorized user application, the radiological safety officer or a designated member of the committee will present the information to the radiation safety committee. Formulate and recommend policy in the use of radioactive materials and other sources of radiation. Prenatal radiation exposure policy dear rh, pi and faculty federal and state regulations require that all individuals1 who enter areas controlled or identified as containing radioactive materials or radiation producing machines receive instruction in the. Radiation safety committee meeting information because the rsc sets policy for the university, rsc meetings must meet the requirements of the open public meetings act and be open to the public. Sample safety committee functions with objectives and duties, cont. Commission has two senior level scientific committees charged with providing independent advice on principles, standards and general practices related to radiation protection and the safety of nuclear facilities.
Radiation safety institutional planning and operations. In the case of the biological risks to the embryofetus exposed to radiation, ucsc has developed policies that are consistent with federal guidance and regulation. Organization and administration document the delegation and responsibility for each aspect of the radiation program and provisions for ensuring enforcement of radiation safety policies and procedures. Chairing the naval radiation safety committee to issue radioactive material. Radiation safety committee control functions and administrative.
Guide for radiation safetyquality assurance programs. Radiation safety committee organization radiation safety. Radiation safety and protection program requirement guidance. If there is a radiation safety committee already established at the facility, is it necessary to form another committee. This manual is an overview of general radiation safety policies for the duke university main campus and the medical center.
If you are applying for a badge to monitor your pregnancy, please click here. The radiation safety committee meets on a monthly basis via inperson and virtual meetings. The committee with its diverse and skillful membership along with. The committee and subcommittees act as an extension of the federal and state regulating agencies as denoted in our licenses. A radiation safety committee rsc is required for all modalities in a medical institution. The committee must include an authorized user of each type of use permitted by the license, the radiation safety officer, a representative of the nursing service, and a. Annual compliance and program audit page 1 4182003 radiation safety committee standard operating procedure annual compliance and program audit background the radiation safety committee rsc has been delegated responsibility for the administration of radiation safety functions within. Radiation safety officer management representative. This is accomplished by defining and emphasizing the roles of an institutions executive management, radiation safety committee, and radiation safety officer.
Each hospital covered under the universitys radiation safety program has its own radiation safety committee as required by the pennsylvania department of health. Radiation safety committee prenatal radiation exposure policy. Home clinical resources radiology safety radiation safety radiation safety acr recommendations and resources designed to assist you in providing effective imaging and therapy while minimizing the potential risk during exposure to ionizing radiation. Essential information for radiation safety officers at medical imaging facilities. This manual was created to provide health care workers with information on how to work safely in these different environments. The bcit radiation safety committee has representation from each. Implement policy decisions of the radiation safety committee and provide information, which leads to compliance with appropriate regulations. Enforcing compliance with nrc regulations relative to the use of nrc sources and management of the license. I will make the fiscal, administrative and personnel resources of umb available to implement the radiation safety program in a lawful and effective manner. The use of radioactive material by minors aged 16 and 17 is generally restricted, but may be permitted with special approval from the radiation safety officer rso. Office web site, electronic mail or campus mail following approval by the radiation safety committees. Radiation safety committee guidelines radiation safety uthealth. Radiation safety committee minor modification policy 4 p a g e 1222015 c. The radiation safety committee rsc is a committee responsible for.
Saint louis university policy radiation safety committee page 4 v. University hospital radiation safety protection committee policies. Radiation detection directive if radiation is detected, it must be resolved. Licensee familiarity and continuation of established radiation safety programs. In addition to the chief adminstrative medical officer and rpa, the radiation safety committee will consist of managers and rps. Serving as the liaison to the health, safety and environment committee of the halliburton company board of directors and providing pertinent information on hsesd performance and risks.
We all share the responsibility for the protection of all individuals from unnecessary radiation exposure. If an exposure does not exceed level ii, no specific action is required unless deemed appropriate by the radiation safety officer or radiation safety committee. Review the findings of the laboratory ehs survey program clip pertaining to radiation safety. The statutes are found in the health and safety code, division 104environmental health. Approving the charters of and appointing the members of hesis global explosives safety committee and global radiation safety committee. Membership shall include, but is not limited to, the.
Radiation safety committee environment, health and safety. The procedures and policies outlined in this manual are designed to permit maximum. General radiation safety committee in accordance with 10a ncac 15. University hospital radiation safety committee policies and procedures for use of. The duties and responsibilities of the radiation safety committee shall. Radiation safety committees radiation safety university. Division of radiation safety and environmental management. Management of radioactive material safety programs at. Policies, programs and procedures radiation safety committee minor modification policy 4 p a g e 1222015 c. The committee has the authority to grant, deny, require changes or. Radiation information for hospital personnel radiation safety committee charles a.
To conduct the monthly meetings, a quorum of at least onethird of the radiation safety committee s membership must be present, including the radiation safety officer and the management representative. Develop and implement a retraining schedule to reinforce safety policies and procedures and ownersmanagements commitment to a safe workplace. University hospital radiation safety committee policies and procedures for use of ionizing radiation. The radiation safety committee rsc will be responsible for evaluation of proposed uses and users of radiation and for the overall management of radiation safety under the broad scope license. Committee promulgates policies, rules and proced ures for the safe use of. Specific responsibilities of the radiation safety committee include. Jan 16, 2020 this report describes a systematic approach for effectively managing radiation safety programs at medical facilities. Radiation safety manual bcit safety manual part 6 section 90. All members present at the meeting are entitled to vote. University of minnesota duluth radiation protection committee the university of minnesota duluth radiation protection committee advises the department of radiation safety on policies and procedures relating to the use of sources of ionizing radiation on the. Formulating general policy governing the use of radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment.
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