Radiation
New guidance materials are gradually being added to this page. Existing items may be reorganised as more material is added.
On this page:
- Introduction to Electromagnetic Radiation Management
- Procedures and Guidance Materials
- Committees and Groups
- Radiation Safety Certification Program
- Training
- More Information and Assistance
Introduction to Electromagnetic Radiation Management
Electromagnetic radiation is used in a variety of teaching and research areas throughout the University. Some types of electromagnetic radiation can affect people’s health and cause damage to property or the environment.
Types of electromagnetic radiation used at the University include:
- Ionising Radiation, such as:
- open sources
- closed sources
- radiation emitting apparatus;
- Non-Ionising Radiation, such as:
- lasers
- microwaves
- ultraviolet
- NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance).
Some of the compliance requirements for radiation management can be quite complex. The Radiation Risk Management procedures and associated guidance material aim to provide simple, directive guidance on how to achieve compliance in regard to electromagnetic radiation management at the University of Melbourne.
Procedures and Guidance Materials
Procedures
Guidance Materials
Committees and Groups
- Electromagnetic Radiation Safety Committee
- Ionising Radiation Support Group and Guidance Material Project
Radiation Safety Certification Program
Training
More Information and Assistance
For advice and assistance, please contact:
- your Departmental Radiation Safety Officer, or
- Health & Safety Common Services radiation advice
- email radiation-info@unimelb.edu.au or
- contact the University radiation protection officer directly