Per the OP 79.08, Radiation Safety, the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) is committed to ensuring the safe use and regulatory compliance for all scopes of work involving radioactive materials. Additionally, RSC purview also encompasses any equipment or device designed to emit ionizing radiation as well as non-ionizing radiation where those sources present unique hazards including, but not limited to, Class 3B lasers, Class 4 lasers, and MRI machines.
RSC Membership
The university Radiation Safety Committee members are appointed by the VP of Research and Economic Development. Members satisfy the requirements of MS-EBL-02 and include representatives from the various departments within the University that use radioactive materials and to bring expertise to the committee necessary to thoroughly evaluate all proposed uses of radioactive materials.
RSC Standard Operating Procedures
RS-01, Lead Shielding Management
RSC Meeting Schedule
The RSC convenes at least quarterly. Please reach out to the RSC Chair for more information regarding RSC meetings.