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IMPORTANT MESSAGES

~The Radiation Safety News & Announcements email list is now up and running. Stay informed of the latest RSU news. Subscribe Now (added 10/13/09)

~The approved RSU Budget Fees for FY 09/10 -effective July 1, 2009- are now posted under the "Program & License Fees" page. (added 8/18/09)

~GE Healthcare (formerly Amersham) is no longer in the business of supplying isotopes. (added 3/18/09)

~NEW SERVICE offered by Radiation Safety -dry waste pick up. The fee is currently $15.00 per trip. Please call our office or use the convenient method of simply sending us an email. (added October 13, 2008)

 

Mission

The Radiation Safety Unit provides a safe radiological environment through compliance with University and State regulations, education, risk management and controlling the associate environment. We accomplish this through excellence in customer service and professionalism.

Vision

We will be the leading provider of radiation protection services through continual process improvement.

Purpose

The Radiation Safety Unit is responsible for all activities dealing with radioactive material and radiation producing equipment. Services provided include, but are not limited to: monitoring laboratories for safe use of radioisotopes, inspecting radiation producing equipment, ordering radioactive materials for the University community and arranging for disposal of these materials.

Services Offered

  • ~ Training
  • ~ Surveys & inspections
  • ~ Radioactive materials approvals
  • ~ Isotope ordering
  • ~ Receipt, inventory, monitoring, transfer and delivery of radioactive shipments on campus
  • ~ Radiation exposure monitoring -dosimetry & bioassays
  • ~ Contamination monitoring
  • ~ Shielding assessments
  • ~ Calibration of both internal & external radiation equipment
  • ~ Exposure assessment & tracking
  • ~ Incident & spill response
  • ~ Leak testing of sealed sources
  • ~ Decommissioning laboratories
  • ~ Dry Waste pick up

Hours of Operations

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

 

University of Rochester

Radiation Safety Unit

601 Elmwood Ave, Box HPH

Rochester, NY 14642

PH: (585) 275-3781

FAX: (585) 273-2236

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