Radiation Safety Committee
Administering JSU's broad scope radioactive materials license and serving as the regulatory and advisory body for radioactive materials, x-ray devices, and laboratory safety on campus.
Welcome to the Radiation Safety Committee
The Radiation Safety Committee at Jackson State University is the regulatory and advisory body for all uses of radioactive materials, x-ray devices, and other radiation-emitting equipment on campus. The Committee works alongside the Radiation Safety Officer to maintain compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Faculty and researchers proposing the use of radioactive materials in research activities should consult the Committee's Radiation Safety Manual, complete the relevant forms, and submit them for Committee review prior to any state or federal license application.
- Body
- Radiation Safety Committee
- Authority
- Broad scope radioactive materials license
- Parent College
- CSET
- Phone
- (601) 979-1093
- Address
- 1400 John R. Lynch Street, ZIP 39217-0280
Six core responsibilities
The duties of the Radiation Safety Committee are as follows:
Administers the University's broad scope radioactive materials license; approves users of radioactive materials.
Reviews and evaluates all proposed uses of radioactive materials, complimented by the assistance of the Radiation Safety Officer.
Develops and submits recommendations pertaining to the Radiation Manual, use of radioactive materials consistent with applicable state and federal regulations.
Serves as an advisory body to users of x-ray devices and other radiation emitting machines used on campus.
Serves as an advisory body to campus researchers on chemical and other laboratory safety matters.
Determines appropriate procedures or precautions consistent with relevant standards for safety issues.
Required review for radioactive materials
All uses of radioactive materials via research activities shall be reviewed by this committee prior to applying for the appropriate state or federal license.
The committee shall also be responsible for any manuals, procedures, internal inspection(s), and related activities associated with best practices for managing a successful radioactive safety program.
The Radiation Safety Manual
Radiation Safety Manual
The authoritative reference for radiation safety procedures, user requirements, and compliance protocols at JSU. Required reading for all researchers proposing the use of radioactive materials or radiation-emitting devices.
📢 Manual Currency Note
The Radiation Safety Manual is dated May 12, 2015. State and federal radiation safety regulations may have been updated since publication. Researchers should verify current procedures and licensing requirements with the Committee before applying for any state or federal license. Contact the Committee at (601) 979-1093.
Forms, members, and resources
Need Committee review?
All uses of radioactive materials via research activities shall be reviewed by the Committee prior to applying for state or federal license. Submit your forms and contact us at (601) 979-1093.
Contact the Committee
Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217-0280