The Brown University Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) serves as the official governing body for faculty, staff and students on all matters relating to the use of ionizing radiation in research and teaching. The RSC is responsible for overseeing research and teaching authorizations that use ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, to ensure conformity with the Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island Code of Regulations, Title 216, Chapter 40, Subchapter 20-Radiation and the University's Radioactive Material License.

Meetings

Annually, meetings are scheduled (PDF) the second Wednesday of February, May, September and November. Submit any requests for new authorizations or amendments to the university Radiation Safety Officer, two weeks prior to the scheduled RSC meeting.

• Declared Pregnancy (PDF)
• Notice to Employees (PDF)

• Guidelines for Radiation Dosimeters (PDF)
• How to Arrange, Perform and Analyze Radioactive Wipe Tests (PDF)
• How to Use a Radiation Survey Meter (PDF)
• Purchasing, Receiving and Opening of Radioactive Material Packages (PDF)
• Radionuclide Data Handbook
• Radioactive Waste Management Instructions (PDF)

Radiation Safety Forms

• RSO-3 Radioactive Material User Authorization (PDF)
• RSO-7 Radioactive Material Transfer (PDF)
• RSO-11 Radioactive Material Safety Inspection (PDF)
• RSO-15 Radioactive Waste Container (PDF)
• RSO-41 Safety Protocol for Radioactive Material Use (PDF)