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RADIATION SAFETY ON CAMPUS
Radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment are used
to further the University�s mission of research and teaching.
Their uses are strictly regulated by the Texas Department of
State Health Services, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and
other applicable regulatory agencies. The University maintains a
broad license for radioactive material and certificates of
registration for lasers and x-rays with specific guidelines that
researchers have to abide by. Through the Radiation Safety
Program, UH is committed to assisting all personnel and
management comply with all applicable regulations, ensuring a
place of employment and learning which is free from recognized
radiation hazards.
The Vice President/Vice Chancellor of Research & Technology
Transfer is responsible for the Radiation Safety Program through
the Radiation Safety Committee. Members of the Committee,
together with the Radiation/Laser Safety Officer (RSO/LSO),
develop policies and procedures that help to ensure the
effectiveness and compliance of the program. The highest
priority for the RSO/LSO and staff is to ensure that day-to-day
operations involving activities covered under the license and
registrations are conducted safely, consistent with
institutional policies/ procedures and all other applicable
regulations. This is accomplished within the Environmental
Health & Safety (EHS) through an array of technical and
regulatory services.
A unique feature of this program is the high degree of
compliance. EHS is positioned to address technical and
regulatory issues that may impact proposed and existing research
activities in a timely manner to enhance research objectives.
Services offered include approvals and assistance with
procurement of radiation sources and radiation producing
machines; review of technical specifications of equipment and
safety recommendations; training to faculty, staff and students;
review of new experimental protocols as well as proposed
changes; assessment of new research set up; new research space
design reviews; radioactive waste management; compliance audits
and inspections, etc.
For assistance with research involving radiation sources or
radiation generating machines, please contact the
Radiation/Laser Safety Officer for assistance at 713-743-5858 or
oinyang@uh.edu.
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