X-ray Safety

The UTRPA is responsible for the safe use of all sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation (both materials and machines), on all areas under U of T control. The use of X-ray sources and X-ray machines is under the jurisdiction of the UTRPA.
The UTRPA approves the University X-ray sources Safety Program and ensures that all components of the program are adequately implemented. The Radiation Protection Service of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety has the responsibility of implementing, updating, and auditing the X-ray Safety Program.

PERMITS

• X-ray Safety Permit Application - Form and Guidelines

TRAINING

• X-ray Safety Training. Click here to register 

FORMS

• TLD (X-ray badge) Application form
• Authorized User List form

PROCEDURES (Models)

• X-ray Safety Operating Procedure for analytical equipments
• X-ray Safety Operating Procedure for dental equipments
• X-ray Safety Operating Procedure for cabinet equipments

CALCULATIONS

• X-ray Shielding calculations
• X-ray Barriers

• Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 861