Radiation and Laser Safety

• Radiation Safety Guidelines
• Managing Radioactive Waste
• Ten Golden Rules for Working with Radiation
• Microwave Safety and Testing of Microwaves
• Laser Safety

Radiation Safety Guidelines

The University has documented the system for ensuring the risk of radiation accidents are minimized. Information included in the guidelines include:

• Responsibilities
• Hazard Identification
• Risk Assessment; Project Approval Form
• Risk Control Strategies
• Licensing; How to Obtain a Radiation Licence
• Licence Exemptions; Radiation Licence Exemption
• Personal Monitoring; Dose Limits, Radiation Monitoring Registration Form
• Purchasing
• Security
• Waste management
• Training
• Transportation
• Accident Reporting
• Emergency Procedures
• Pregnancy and Work With Radiation

Open the Radiation Safety Guidelines [PDF 133Kb]

Managing Radioactive Waste

For further information on the University's system for disposal of radioactive waste please refer to the University's Radioactive Waste Disposal Guidelines.

Open the Radioactive Waste Disposal Guidelines [PDF 133Kb]

Microwave Safety and Testing of Microwaves

Please refer to the microwave safety information sheet [pdf - 137] taken from WorkCover news as to the requirements for microwave oven safety and testing.

Ten Golden Rules for Working with Radiation

Amersham Biosciences has produced an excellent document outlining the control measures which should be implemented when working with radiation.

Download Ten Golden Rules for Working with Radiation [PDF 71Kb]

 Need more information? Please call the OH&S Unit on extension 3931.