This manual is written for individuals who anticipate working with or around sources of ionizing radiation or small amounts of radioactive materials in a research setting at UW–Madison. It provides the radiation worker with basic information needed to protect himself/herself and others (i.e., non-radiation workers), and to understand and comply with Federal, State, and University regulations regarding the use of radioactive materials or radiation-producing machines at the UW. It is designed for a wide spectrum of individuals including physicians, researchers, technicians, and those who work in areas where radioactive materials or radiation producing devices are being used.
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Table of Contents
- Radiation and Radioactivity
- Biological Effects of Radiation
- Radiation Protection Standards
- Radiation Safety Principles
- Radioactive Material Work Practices
- Emergency Procedures and Decontamination
- Radiation Detection and Measurement
- Transportation of Radioactive Materials
- Irradiators and Nuclear Gauges
- Analytical and Medical X-rays
- Nuclear Reactors
- Particle Accelerators
- Radiation in Medicine
- Radioactive Waste
- Laser Safety
- UV Radiation Safety
- Electromagnetic Radiation
Appendices and Lab Exercises
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B-1: Prenatal Radiation Exposure Information (Rev. 3)
Appendix B-2: Prenatal Radiation Exposure Information (Draft Rev. 3)
Appendix B-3: Instruction Concerning Risks from Occupational Radiation Exposure (Rev. 2)
Appendix D: Application for Personnel Dosimeter
Appendix E: Sample Radiation Safety Quiz
Appendix F: Answers to Chapter Review Questions
Laboratory Exercises
Lab 1: Radiation Detection and Measurement
Lab 2: Record Keeping for Radiation Labs
UW Radiation Safety Regulations