Radiation Safety

Radiation Safety oversees and facilitates the use of radiation sources in research and instruction; helping to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Radiation Principal Investigators

Obtain a New Radiation Use Authorization

An approved RUA is required before purchasing or using any source of ionizing radiation.

To apply for an RUA, complete an RUA Application and a ...

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Radiation User Information Record

Office of Environment, Health & Safety

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Dosimetry Issuance and Information Form

Office of Environment, Health & Safety

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Declaration of Pregnancy and Withdrawal of Pregnancy Declaration

Office of Environment, Health & Safety

If you are a radiation worker that is pregnant or considering becoming pregnant, additional radiation safety information is available at the links below. You may also contact Radiation Safety directly at radsafety@berkeley.edu or by telephone at (510) 642-3073 for more information.

Pregnancy and Radiation Handout

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Dosimetry

Office of Environment, Health & Safety

2021

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Radiation Users

Ordering Radioactive Material

Please follow the steps below:

Log in to the online Radiation Safety Information System (RSIS) and put in a request for the radionuclide you wish to order.

You will receive a Material Request Approval Number via email once your order request has been approved. The Material Request Approval Number for each item ordered must be included in your Bear...

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Radiation Safety

Radiation Safety oversees and facilitates the use of radiation sources in research and instruction; helping to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.