Radiation Safety
The Radiation Safety Officer at The University of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is Dr. Geetika Bassi, please contact safety office at safety@uwinnipeg.ca if you have any questions regarding the health protection of the person as it relates to the use of radioactive materials and equipment emitting radiation.
The Radiation Safety Program at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV consists of three parts:
- Radioisotopes/ Radioactive Materials (the inventory is up to date on campus optics:
- Radiation Emitting Devices (e.g. X-rays, inventory up to date on campus optics: )
- Laser Safety
Before handling/purchasing radioisotopes at the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, workers must complete Radiaiton Safety Training (Nexus course) and submit Internal Radioisotope Permit application (). These permits are reviewed and approved by Radiation Safety Committee.