The purpose of the Radiation Safety Committee is to promote the best practice in safe handling and use of radioisotopes and radiation producing devices throughout the University campus, regional campuses, affiliated institutions and properties throughout the State of Delaware. The establishment of a Radiation Safety Committee is required by the federal government before an institutional program for the use of radioisotopes in research and development under a broad scope will be licensed.
Membership consists of faculty or professional staff experienced in handling radioisotopes, the use of radiation producing devices, the practice of radiation protection, or those who have a desire to institute practices of safety in regard to radiation, and includes the areas of agriculture, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, health sciences, marine studies, nursing, physics, the Vice Provost for Research, and the Radiation Safety Officer.
