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The radiation safety program provides service and assistance to researchers using ionizing radiation in their operations. Many of the activities of this program are mandated by Georgia state law and controlled by policies established by the Radiation Research Safety Committee.<\/p>\n

The office also\u00a0collaborates closely with UGA\u2019s\u00a0Environmental Safety Division<\/a> on issues such as environmental safety and compliance, hazardous waste management, fire safety, occupational health and safety, and other related\u00a0<\/span>areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Radiation Research Safety Committee<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Radiation Research Safety Committee (RRSC) guides the development and implementation of campus-wide Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies that reduce safety, health, and environmental risks associated with research, teaching, and public service laboratories, as well as other related work areas where chemical or physical hazards exist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Radiation Safety Policies and Procedures<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Radiation Safety Manual<\/a> outlines prudent laboratory practices, university policies, and regulatory requirements for working safely in laboratories with radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment at UGA facilities.<\/p>\n

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Radiation Safety Training<\/h2>\n

Certified Radiation Worker<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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All Certified Radiation Workers (RW) must receive appropriate training from a Certified Advanced Radiation Worker (ARW).<\/strong><\/p>\n

An Advanced Radiation Worker (ARW) is an individual who, through appropriate training and experience, is qualified and authorized to work independently with radiation sources and to supervise such use by others (e.g., laboratory radiation workers\/technicians). You must receive documented training through the ARW to be designated an RW.<\/p>\n

Requirements for Certification as an approved Radiation Worker (RW)<\/p>\n