Laboratory and Radiation Safety is a division of Ohio University's Risk Management and Safety Department.

Radiation Safety:

• Monitors dosimetry and bioassay programs
• Oversees safety and compliance of all radioactive material facilities
• Receives, processes, delivers and keeps inventory of all radioactive material
• Conducts Radiation Safety Training
• Performs Instrument calibrations
• Leak tests and sealed source inventories
• Administers the Radiation Generating Equipment Program
• Interacts with various Federal and State agencies
• Supports and interacts with Ohio University’s Radiation Safety Committee, which establishes policy and assures regulatory enforcement within the University community

Laboratory Safety Department:

• Performs laboratory audits
• Assists with waste disposal and other issues
• Offers technical assistance to University laboratories that conduct sophisticated research; these laboratories have unique materials and concerns requiring:
• Safe handling procedures
• Equipment
• Training
• Other control measures
• Specialized safety equipment such as:
• Fume hoods
• Safety showers
• Eyewashes
• Other controls needing to be maintained and tested
• Ensures laboratory personnel and departments maintain their OSHA Chemical Hygiene plans

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