USC Radiation Safety Manual         

The USC Radiation Safety Manual describes the Radiation Safety Program of the University. It is made available here to radiation workers and ancillary staff that work with or around sources of radiation. The manual describes worker rights and responsibilities along with the University rules for handling radiation sources properly.

• Table of Contents
• General Information
• Authorization to Use Radioactive Material
• Procurement and Use of Radioactive Material
• Personnel Dosimetry and Bioassays
• Management of Brachytherapy Patients
• Management of Patients Receiving Therapeutic Amounts of Radionuclides
• General Instructions For Maintenance Personnel
• X-Ray Safety For Non-Medical Users
• Glossary
• Training and Experience Requirements
• Exempt Quantity Limits