Radiation Safety - Radiation Producing Equipment

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	Radiation Safety - Radiation Producing Equipment

	Radiation producing equipment such as x-ray machines, accelerators, and sealed sources can produce physical injury at high enough levels and if ingested or inhaled. Methods of protection are well understood. Strict exposure limits apply and as a result of controls which are in effect, the risk of work involving exposure to these sources of radiation is insignificant.	Radiation Safety surveys laboratories and other areas utilizing radiation producing equipment.

	Manuals, Guidelines, Policies (Additional documents are located under the other Radiation Safety topics.)
	Radiation Safety Manual Notice to Employees is to be posted in workareas with Radiation Producing Devices Radiation Emergency Procedures Authorization Procedures for Radiation Producing Equipment (Includes information on obtaining a film badge) Procedures for Radiation Producing Machines Compliance Supplement to Radiation Safety Plan for Radiation Producing Equipment Radiation Protection Training Manual & Study Guide for Radiation Producing Equipment

	Training
	Radiation Safety Training for use of Radioactive Material: Maryland State and Federal regulations require that personnel using radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment must have radiation protection training. Personnel using equipment and radioactive materials (unsealed and sealed) without supervision must attend a Radiation Safety Training Class. Web based Radiation Safety Training for use of Radioactive Material is now available. (Log in using your Directory ID and Password) Radiation Safety Training for Use of X-ray Devices: The Radiation Safety Office at the University of Maryland offers a training class for safe use of X-ray units. Web based Radiation Safety Training for Use of X-ray Devices is now available. (Log in using your ARES/MARS Directory ID and Password) Radiation Safety Training for Use of Particle Accelerators Radiation Safety Training for Use of Particle Accelerators is required for all users of particle accelerators at the University. Web based Radiation Safety Training for Use of Particle Accelerators is now available. (Log on using your Directory ID and Password) Radiation Protection Training for Radiation Producing Equipment: Training for individuals who work with x-rays, accelerators, etc. is available from the Radiation Safety Office at the University of Maryland. Please call Tom O'Brien at (301) 314-8336 or email Tom to set up a time. Laser Safety Training Training for individuals who work with Lasers is available online.

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