Radiation Protection
Working with ionizing radiation, e.g. with radioactive materials of a particular activity and/or X-ray instruments, is subject to authorization. In addition, a radiation protection officer who has received training approved by the Swiss Federal Department of Public Health (FOPH) must be appointed.
To apply for a permit, temporarily carry out research with radiation exposure abroad or if you have any general questions about radiation protection, please contact .
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The employer provides .
Labeling Materials
You need hazard labels, warning signs, mandatory signs for your laser lab, your X-ray room or your C-lab? Browse through the ?.
Termination/ Handover Radiation Protection Laboratory
The termination of a laboratory approved for handling open radioactivity needs time. All materials (labware, scientific instruments, fridges, consumable materials, etc.) are subject to a clearance measurement and must be transferred into another laboratory. Decisions have to be taken on the transfer or disposal of remaining radioactive substances, all radioactive waste must be disposed of and the whole laboratory (walls, floor, ceiling, sink, etc.) is subject to a clearance measurement. Finally, the Swiss Federal Department of Public Health (FOPH) must release the laboratory from their supervision. To plan this process, please contact Dr. Silke Kiesewetter early on.
To initiate the corresponding modifications with the FOPH please contact Dr. Silke Kiesewetter early on if one of the following applies. A laboratory approved for handling open radioactivity or an X-ray instrument shall be handed over to another person e.g. in the course of retirement in emeritus status. You as radiation protection officer are leaving ETH and another person is supposed to take over that task.
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