Terms
of Reference
The Radiation Safety Committee's
(RSC) overall responsibility is to monitor all aspects of radionuclide
use on campus. The RSC is advisory to the Provost and to the Safety Office
and provides the following functions:
- Review in conjunction with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) uses
and locations of radionuclides.
- Recommend additional conditions of use when required to maintain compliance
with UW procedures.
- Establish and review the training and experience requirements for
users of radionuclides to ensure their duties are safe and in accordance
with UW radiation safety procedures.
- Review radiation safety procedures for effectiveness and recommend
revisions when necessary.
- Review internal inspection results of radionuclide users and locations
to determine if training, authorizations and procedures are appropriate
and effective. Recommend remedial action to correct any deficiencies.
- Review reports from the RSO including reports of incidents or unusual
occurrences involving radionuclides. Recommend action to correct any
deficiencies.
- Monitor radiation safety issues to ensure that they are appropriately
addressed by administration.
- Review the RSO's summary report of the occupational radiation exposure
records, giving attention to individuals or groups of workers whose
occupational exposure appears excessive for their particular work.
- Maintain written records of meetings, actions, incidents or unusual
occurrences along with recommendations.
- Meet at least annually.
- Reports as required to the
Provost
Appointed for a three year term
by the Provost
Membership Present
RSC Membership
- Three faculty members and a staff member with an interest and/or experience
in radiation related matters.
- Radiation Safety Officer
- Secretary - Director of Safety
- Chair - selected from among the members.
- Medical Advisor to the Committee - Director of Health Services