Electron Microscope Safety Form
Form to safely use an electron microscope
X-Rays
Summary
How to manage and work with X-rays and X-ray devices.
Who is this for?
Labs and research.
X-rays at Harvard
Research and medical work at Harvard often uses X-ray equipment, including:
- Analytical, dental, fluoroscopic, medical, and veterinary X-ray equipment.
- Electron microscopes.
- Mobile X-ray fluorescent analyzers.
- X-ray cabinet systems.
Before operating X-ray equipment, you must:
- Receive an X-ray permit from EHS.
- Complete required X-ray device safety training.
X-ray permits
You must receive a permit from EHS before using any direct or indirect radiation-generating device, including:
- Beam and guns that can produce bremsstrahlung radiation from particles.
- Electron beams and guns.
- X-ray machines.
To apply for a permit:
- Submit a permit application in the Assessment and Inspection Management System (AIMS).
- EHS reviews your registration following radiation authorization procedures.
Once approved, EHS issues a permit with the authorized user (usually a faculty member), use restrictions, and approved machine operators.
Related resources
Find documents and online tools to manage X-rays and X-ray devices.
Radiation Safety Manual
Safety policies and procedures for radiation, radioactive materials, and radiation generating devices
X-Ray Cabinet Safety Form
Form to work safely with an X-ray cabinet
X-Ray Diffraction and Fluorescence Unit Safety Form
Form to work safely with an X-ray diffraction or fluorescence unit
X-Ray Machine Operations Form
Form to document X-ray machine operations
X-Ray Permit Termination Form
Form to terminate an X-ray registration permit
X-Ray Policies and Use
Safety policies and procedures for X-ray devices
X-Ray Safety Manual
Responsibilities and safe work practices for X-ray generating devices
EHS support
Contact radiation_safety@harvard.edu for more information about X-rays, including:
- New X-ray devices.