Purpose:
In order to meet the requirements of the Massachusetts Department
of Public Health Radiation Control Program (MRCP) material license
all new students, staff and faculty who wish to use radioactive
material (RAM) must have appropriate safety training.
Program Content:
Radiation safety training consists of two parts. First, the new
user contacts Environmental Health & Safety EH&S for initial
hazard awareness training. This initial training consists of audio
visual materials or group lecture as appropriate. This training
covers general radiation safety, RAM use, x-ray analytical equipment
use, and laser use. The second part of the training consists of
hands on training in the lab under the direction of an experienced
RAM user. This training is the most important. This hands on training
is followed-up by visits from the radiation safety staff to insure
that users have a complete understanding of their role in the
safe use of RAM.
Program Scheduling:
Initial hazard awareness training for researchers will be held
at least once a month. Following is the training schedule for
the month of April and May 2004.
Monday:
April 05 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday:
April 20 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday:
May 12 1:30pm - 4:30pm
All training
sessions are held at Draper Hall room 102 or 124
To register
for an upcoming Radiation Safety Training, X-ray analytical equipment
use or Laser Safety training email Jeannine Clark at jfclark@ehs.umass.edu
or call 413-545-5115.
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