Radiation Training
Radiation Training
You must complete Harvard-specific training before using radioactive materials, lasers, irradiators, or X-ray devices.
- Radioactive materials: Complete radioactive materials safety training and complete radioactive materials refresher training every two years after.
- Irradiators: Follow the irradiator access-approval process.
- Class 3B or 4 lasers: Complete laser safety training and complete laser safety refresher training every two years after. Laser pre-assignment eye exams are optional before using lasers.
- Lab-made laser microscopes: Complete laser safety training.
- Unmodified, commercially-made laser microscopes: Complete commercial laser microscope safety training. If you service or adjust your commercial microscope's laser or use a lab-made microscope, complete the full laser safety requirements.
- X-Ray devices: Complete X-ray device safety training. Contact radiation_protection@harvard.edu with questions about your specific setup.
Use your HarvardKey to access the Harvard Training Portal.
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Did You Know?
The closer the cell phone antenna tower, the less the radiofrequency (RF) exposure when you use your cell phone? For further info on cell phone towers and RF visit Cellphone Towers and RF Radiation Safety.
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