Radiation Producing Devices
Training
Policies and Procedures
Radiation Producing Devices (RPD) are instruments that produce ionizing radiation for sample analysis or imaging. These devices are registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) which regulates their use. Operators of RPD are required to receive radiation safety training and the RPD must be inspected periodically.
Training
Electron Microscope Safety Training
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requires that all users of Electron Microscopes (EM) receive radiation safety training. This training is available to EM users at Carnegie Mellon through an online powerpoint presentation. A short quiz and user information request follows the training and functions as proof that the user has met the requirement.
X-Ray Safety Training
The X-ray safety training consists of an electronic and practical training presentation. The electronic session is a web-based power point presentation that illustrates many fundamental concepts of ionizing radiation and basics of radiation protection principles. The electronic training session may be accessed at the web-based initial x-ray training link below. After you complete the web-based x-ray safety training, you must contact the manager of the specific x-ray device to schedule the practical training session.
Completion of this course and a passing grade of at least 70% on the written exam fulfill the requirements for you to be approved to use x-ray diffraction equipment, under an existing principal investigator’s authorization, at Carnegie Mellon University .
Please note that this course does NOT fulfill the requirements for use of fluoroscopy units or radionuclides. This course will NOT grant you an AUTHORIZATION to use radiation-producing machinery as a PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, although it is a requirement for principal investigator authorization.
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This section is currently under development for our website. If you have any questions regarding Radiation Safety policies and procedures, please contact our RSO at (412) 268-8405.