USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
The University of South Carolina is licensed to use radioactive materials under a Broad License with the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control.

• AUTHORIZATION
  Researchers wishing to use radioactive materials must complete the Application for Authorization.The application will be reviewed by staff members and by members of the Radiation Safety Committee.
  
  
• TRAINING
  All users of radioactive material must have adequate training in radiation safety. These courses are generally provided once a semester. See the next scheduled training session.
  
  
• FORMS
  The following pdf forms can be downloaded for the use in research laboratories that use radioactive materials:
  Quarterly Inventory of Radioactive Materials
  Radioactive Material Transfer Form
  Thyroid Monitoring Form for I-125 Use
  
  
• RADIATION MONITORING
  The University monitors persons working with radioactive materials and x-ray producing equipment.Complete a Badge Request Form to apply for a badge. A Declaration of Pregnancy Badge Request Form must be completed and submitted to declare a pregnancy for additional monitoring. For questions related to exposure monitoring, please contact Alison Rosenberg.
  
  
• RADIOACTIVE WASTE COLLECTION
  All forms of radioactive waste are picked up by our office. A request for a pickup is made through the email address:radsafety@gwm.sc.edu. For any questions related to waste, contact Allen Boyd.