Minors in Restricted Areas Involving Research With Radiation and Radioactive Materials

Policy Number: 100-002  Academics and Research

Policy Title: Minors in Restricted Areas Involving Research With Radiation and Radioactive Materials 

Responsible Officer: Provost and Chief Academic Officer 

Responsible Offices: Office of the Deputy Provost for Health Sciences HU Radiation Safety Committee & Radiation Safety Office 

Effective Date: December 14, 2011, May 29, 2012 – Conforming Revisions 

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Summary: Radioactive materials are potentially hazardous unless used with strict adherence to safety rules and regulations. Safety is the practice of a set of rules, guidelines and procedures which protect workers, facilities, the general public and the working environment. Regulatory compliance is the maintenance of such procedures, documents, and records which are not compromised. All administrators, radiation safety committee members, research investigators, students and other workers who are directly or indirectly involved in the management of radiation safety program at Howard University (the “University”) must adhere to safety and compliance requirements. The safety rules in the research laboratories and clinical facilities govern the safe uses of ionizing radiation and radioactive materials and must provide guidelines on the biological effects of ionizing radiation. 

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