Radiation Safety Program
Research & Economic Development
215 Hill Hall
Dept. 4305
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2638
Email: herrold@uwyo.edu
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.
Radioactive Waste Disposal Request (web form)
How do I... Become permitted to use radioactive materials at UW?
Radioactive Materials Storage Sign (PDF, 4 per page)
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)
Your Rights under the Energy Reorganization Act (pdf must be posted in all radioactive work areas)
Radioactive Materials Shipping Workbook (MS Word)
Radiation Safety Program
Research & Economic Development
215 Hill Hall
Dept. 4305
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2638
Email: herrold@uwyo.edu