Personnel Monitoring Programs

Who needs a badge?

Radiation badges are issued to persons who will be actively using certain radioisotopes in their laboratory.  The most common isotopes used in Yale's laboratories are H-3, C-14, P-32, P-33, S-35, and I-125.  Other less common isotopes include Na-22, Cl-36, Cr-51, Rb-86, and I-123.  It is not necessary to obtain a badge if you will only be using H-3, C-14, or S-35, as the badge cannot detect these low energy isotopes.  Also, you do not need a badge to work in a radioactive material use laboratory if you will not be handling the isotopes yourself.  If you will be using gamma emitting or X-ray generating equipment (i.e. diffraction units, irradiators) you should be issued a badge.

Fetal Monitors

If you are pregnant and handle isotopes, you should review the University Policy titled "Policy Regarding the Safe Use of Radioactive Material by Pregnant Personnel".  If you choose to declare your pregnancy, please fill out the Notification of Declared Pregnancy form.  This form will be forwarded to Radiation Safety and you will be issued a waist/fetal monitor as new, lower dose limits will now apply.  The fetal monitor is exchanged on a monthly basis.  Contact at 737-2142  if you have any questions.

How to apply for a badge Before applying for a badge, you must have attended the Radiation Safety Orientation Seminar.  Badges are usually issued at the end of each seminar or may be obtained by filling out the Request for Radiation Monitors form .  Return forms via campus mail or fax to Radiation Safety at 785-7588. Changes to badges Changes to your badge (new department, new last name, cancellation, etc.) can be made by filling out the Changes/Cancellations form and sending it via campus mail or faxing it to Radiation Safety at 785-7588.  When moving to a new lab, you do not have to get a new badge.  You may take the current badge and submit the form to the Radiation Safety Office.  Proper notification of your location change will ensure that your badge will be included with your new Principal Investigators group the next quarter.

If you have further questions, please click or call Peggy Motsinger at 737-2101.