Radiation Safety

Illinois State University has a license issued from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) permitting qualified persons to use approved radioactive materials in their research programs. The University's Radiation Safety Committee regulates the use of these materials permitted by the license.

The safety of individuals from the effects of both X-ray and radioisotope exposure is the responsibility of the principal user. However, Environmental Health and Safety has been given the responsibility of overseeing the program and maintaining the license for the use of the isotopes and X-rays.

Application Process

Any faculty member may use radioactive materials in pursuit of their research or teaching. Before obtaining the materials the following items must be completed:

1. An application must be filed by the potential user with Environmental Health and Safety.
2. The application will be reviewed by the University Radiation Safety Committee. If it is approved, the potential user will be allowed to order and work with the isotopes.
3. The laboratory where the radiation is to be used and stored will be inspected, to ensure it meets the standards.
4. The potential user will be required to read and understand the Illinois Emergency Management Agency's regulations, and the University's Radiation Safety Manual. All requirements identified in these materials must be adhered to or the user could lose his/her privilege to use radiation under the University's license.

• Radioactive Materials Application
• Laser Application
• X-ray Application

• Radiation Safety Manual
• IEMA Notice to Employees
• Radioisotope Inventory Sheet
• Material Transfer Form
• Film Badge Information Sheet
• Spills & Decontamination