Radiation Safety

At Tufts University, the Radiation Safety Program provides guidance on all sources of ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation sources include radioactive materials and x-ray machines while non-ionizing radiation includes lasers and ultraviolet radiation sources.

Radiation Safety Contacts

Policies & Guides

As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA)
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health Radiation Control Program: “Notice to Employees”
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Radiofrequency and Microwave Radiation
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Radiofrequency and Other Non-ionizing Sources Radiation Safety Policies and Procedures Manual for Tufts University
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Radiation Safety Committee Policies and Procedures Manual for Tufts University
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Security Policy for Radioactive Materials
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Radiation Spill Procedure
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Ultraviolet Radiation
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X-ray Machine (Ionizing radiation producing machines) Safety
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Forms

The following forms are provided to assist those either working with radioactive materials or radiation producing machines while conducting research at Tufts University. Email completed forms to radiationsafety@tufts.edu.

RSP-001: Radioactive Materials Permit Application
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RSP-004: Radioactive Materials Sponsorship Request
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RSP-005: Radioactive Materials Principal Investigator Applicant Training and Experience
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RSP-006: Radiological Worker Registration
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RSP-007: Radiation Safety Investigation
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RSP-009: Principal Investigator Exam Preparation Guide, Non Human-Use
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RSP-011: Radiation Worker Declaration of Pregnancy
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RSP-013: Radioactive Materials Procurement (Boston Campus) Blanket Order Request
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RSP-014: Radioactive Materials Procurement (Grafton-Nuclear Medicine)
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RSP-015: Radioactive Materials Inter-Permit Transfer
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RSP-061: Radiation Dosimetry Badge Procedure
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RSP-062: Electronic RAD-60 Dosimeter Procedure
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RSP-063: Radiation Dosimetry Location
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RSP-072: Radiation Producing Machines Permit Application
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