X-Ray Safety

ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ is currently registered with the to use and store the X-ray equipment. The University has established the X-ray Safety Program to comply with . The X-ray Safety Program structure includes the Senior Management, the Radiation Safety Coordinator and the Radiation Safety Committee.

The University issues the Internal Permits to a University employee who is the Principal Investigator or Person in Charge of the locations where the X-ray equipment are used or stored. All users must meet the following requirements:

  1. Be 18 years of age. Complete the ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ X-ray Safety Training Program: X-ray Safety Training Course and specific hands-on training on a particular X-ray machine by Person in Charge or Contact Person. Be designated as X-ray Worker. Have an Internal Permit or work under an Internal Permit. Wear the required dosimeters (TLD badges). Be familiar with the ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ X-ray Safety Manual.
  2. Pregnant X-ray Worker must inform her Permit Holder and the Radiation Safety Coordinators soon as she is aware of her condition.

ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ is committed to taking every reasonable precaution, as is practical, to maintain radiation exposure to staff, students and the public to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). The X-ray Safety Program is designated to keep radiation exposures to ALARA by:

  1. Management control over work practices. Personnel qualification and training. Control of occupational and public exposure to radiation.
  2. Planning for .

For access to other related forms, visit the Health & Safety forms page. 

If you have any questions or require assistance please contact radsafety@uwo.ca.

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