The University of Mississippi’s Radiation Safety Committee (RSC), established in accordance with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (CFR Title 10: NUREG-1556) and the Division of Radiological Health in the Mississippi State Health Department (MSDH; Title 15, Part 21, Subpart 78) regulations, is responsible for overseeing radiation safety practices and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations at the University of Mississippi.

Activities requiring RSC approval:

• Radioactive materials
• Radiation-generating devices (including x-rays, etc.)
• Regulated lasers (class 3B and 4)

The RSC is responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive radiation safety program at the University of Mississippi, in collaboration with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), Laser Safety Officer (LSO), and Executive Management. The RSC is also responsible for reviewing and approving applications for radioactive material permit holders, reviewing and approving laser registration permits, establishing training expectations for authorized users, performing periodic audits of the program, and establishing corrective actions when noncompliance is identified. The committee meets at least twice a year to review reports on the receipt and disposal of radioactive materials/radiation-generating devices, and to act on applications for authorization to use these sources.

RSC members are appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development. RSC is composed of faculty, staff, and community members (including the Chair, RSO, and Executive Management) with expertise in radioactive materials, devices, or lasers and serve three-year terms.

 

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