Radiation Safety Philosophy
The benefits of radiation and radioactive material used in our society are inarguable. Radiation and radioactive materials are used at the University of Nevada Reno in education, medicine, and research. Research areas include medical and pharmaceutical, agricultural and ecological, veterinary medicine, biology, mining, and other areas which benefit mankind and the environment.
The UNR Radiation Safety Program supports the safe use of these important educational and research tools and strives to reduce even the smallest risk by providing training and education of in-house personnel and interested members of the public. The safety program, which is licensed by the State of Nevada, controls the procurement, use, and proper disposal of radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment. Both people and the environment are carefully monitored to ensure that the highest regulatory and professional standards of radiation safety are met. Members of the EH&S radiation safety staff help to achieve the university mission by supporting education and research while limiting risk.
Myung Chul Jo, MS, CHP, CLSO, Radiation/Laser Safety Officer