Radioactive materials licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) include sealed or unsealed unstable isotopes that are: 1) produced in nuclear reactors or accelerators; 2) artificially enriched special nuclear (fissionable) materials; or 3) discrete forms of radium or other natural radionuclides. Using any amount of these materials requires permission from the UW Radiation Safety Committee and compliance with the Radioactive Materials Safety program.

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Radioactive Materials Plans

• Radioactive Materials Safety Plan
• Nuclear Gauge (Sealed Source) Safety Plan

Forms

• Radioactive Materials Order Form (PDF)
• Radioactive Waste Disposal Request (EHS web form)
• Radioactive Materials Permit Application (PDF)
• Sealed Radioactive Source Permit Application (PDF)

Procedures and Fact Sheets

• How do I... Become permitted to use radioactive materials at UW?
• How do I... Order radioactive materials?
• How do I... Dispose of my radioactive waste?
• How do I... Receive a thyroid scan bioassay?
• Radiation Monitoring Criteria EHS Procedure (pdf)
• NRC Notice to Employees (PDF, must be posted in all radioactive work areas)
• NRC Noncompliance Notice (PDF, must be posted in all radioactive work areas)
• Radioactive Materials Shipping Workbook (MS Word)
• Radionuclide Safety Data Sheets

Training

• Radiation Safety Training
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training