State regulations require that radiation-producing devices be registered with the State of Missouri and that registered devices are operated in accordance with state radiation safety regulations.
If your research involves radioactive materials or radioactive producing devices you must submit an application to the Radiation Safety Committee for review and approval.
To apply for approval of possession and use:
- If you have questions about applying for approval contact the Radiation Safety Officer or Radiation Safety Committee Compliance Officer at umkcRSC@umkc.edu or 816 235-5927 .
- Complete the appropriate forms as identified in the table below.
- Submit the application request to the RSO for safety review and presentation to the RSC.
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Applications
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RadioActive
Materials (RAM)
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Radiation
Producing
Devices (RPD)
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Instructions to complete the RSC Application
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Instructions
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Instructions
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Application for Possession and Use of Radiation Sources
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RadSafe 1a
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RadSafe 1b
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Authorized User (AU) Statement of Training and Experience
Complete the appropriate AU Statement of Training and Experience (RadSafe 2a or RadSafe 2b) for the Authorized User (the person requesting the permit).
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RadSafe 2a
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RadSafe 2b
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Radiation Worker Statement of Training and Experience
Complete the appropriate Radiation Worker Statement of Training and Experience (RadSafe 3a or RadSafe 3b) for each person working on the requested permit who will not be the permit holder.
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RadSafe 3a
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Worker Exposure History
Complete the Worker Exposure History form (RadSafe 4) for each person working on the requested permit.
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RadSafe 4
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Procurement Credit Card Information
For RadioActive Materials, complete one Procurement Credit Card Information form (RadSafe 5).
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RadSafe 5
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Contact the RSO to determine if an amendment to your AU permit is required
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RadSafe 6a
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Your AU Permit is generally issued for 3 years. The RSC Compliance Officer will contact you with instructions for renewing, amending or terminating your AU Permit before your permit expires.
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Research using radioactive materials in animals or humans requires approval by the IACUC or IRB and the RSC before the research may begin.
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