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UTRPA - RPS

PERMITS

The complete text and requirements of the University of Toronto Radiation Protection Program are found in the U of T Radiation Policies and Procedures Manual , a copy of which is provided to each Radiation Permit Holder.

Included here are some of the major requirements and procedures which apply to the use of radioisotopes at the University

Radioactive materials and devices
- Obtaining a Permit Permit Application form and Guidelines
- Changing a Permit - send an e-mail to the RPS
- Canceling a Permit - send an e-mail to the RPS
Irradiator

Obtaining a Permit: Irradiator Application form and Guidelines

Radiography permit system

Permit application form Radiography Permit
Guidelines for application Radiography Permit System
Memorandum Radiography Notice
Exposure Calculation

FORMS AND PROCEDURES

Read your dose record
Transferring Radioactive Material outside campus Form
Transport of empty package form
Purchasing Radioactive Material

Radioactive Waste Disposal
List of authorized users that must be posted in the main lab
Irradiator Authorized Users List
Thyroid Bioassay Requirements - contact RPS within 4 days after using more than 1.35 mCi of free I-125 or I-131

TRAINING

DECOMMISSIONING

Laboratory decommissioning Decommissioning a Radioisotope Laboratory

Equipment decommissioning/decontamination

CALCULATIONS
Disclaimer: These calculating programs are intended to help you in your work. In no case should their use substitute the knowledge of the regulations and/or the conditions under which their application is correct.