Program: Radiation Use Authorization (RUA)

Lead: Jason Smith
Phone: (510) 643-8529
E-mail: tguncle@berkeley.edu

Team: Radiation Safety
Team Leader: Patrick Goff

Description

Use of radiation and radioactive material at UC Berkeley must be authorized in writing. Prospective users must submit an application for Radiation Use Authorization (RUA) accompanied by:
- a completed Radiation User Information Record (Green Sheet) for each person to be added to the RUA;
- a copy of the research protocol.

Important: An approved RUA is required before purchasing or using radioactive materials or any source of ionizing radiation.

CalNet ID - LBNL employees who work with radiation sources on campus can get CalNet ID information at http://www.lbl.gov/ucb

Resources

Radiation Use Authorization (RUA) Application
Radiation User Information Record (Green Sheet)
Radiation Safety Manual (PDF)