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Radiation, X-Ray and LASER Safety

The primary objective of the UBC Radiation Safety Program is to facilitate and ensure the safe and knowledgeable use of radiation sources and devices in research, teaching and the environment.

In this section

LASER Safety – General Information & Registration

To facilitate and ensure the safe and knowledgeable use of LASERs in research, teaching and the environment.

Radiation and X-ray Safety – General Information

To facilitate and ensure the safe and knowledgeable use of radiation sources and devices in research, teaching and the environment.

Radiation Permits

Any faculty member with a valid Radionuclide Safety & Methodology Course Certificate is eligible to apply for a UBC Radioisotope Permit.

Radiation Purchase, Inventories and Disposal

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requires the tracking of all radioactive materials and sources from ‘cradle to grave’.

Radiation Training

Offers training to meet CNSC requirements.