The University of Louisville Radiation Safety Program

The purpose of this manual is to provide clinicians, medical physicists and technologists who administer radioactive material to patients with policy and procedure regarding the safe use and disposal of radioactive material as approved for human use by the University Radiation Safety Committee under the University's Broad Medical License 202-029-22.

The Administration of the University of Louisville has a commitment to providing a safe environment for faculty, staff and patients during the medical use of radioactive material. It is the responsibility of all Deans, Department Chairs and clinicians to implement radiation safety policy and procedure as approved by the University Radiation Safety Committee under the authority delegated by Administration. Oversight of this policy and procedure is carried out by the University Radiation Safety Office under the supervision of the University Radiation Safety Officer.

A specialized part of the University's overall safety program is radiation safety. The elements of our Radiation Safety Program for human use are contained in the following sections and appendices. They have been carefully developed to help all involved individuals conduct their duties in an efficient and safe manner. Radiation health and safety standards are among the best studied and most thoroughly applied in the safety field. While allowable human exposures are set well below the hazardous levels, this university also strongly supports the "As Low As Reasonably Achievable" radiation safety philosophy regarding radiation dose. Appendix A outlines our commitment to this philosophy. It is essential that all staff members know their duties and responsibilities regarding radiation safety, and constantly practice good safety techniques. Study these pages. Know and practice the safety rules.

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