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It is each student’s responsibility to adhere to the following guidance for radiation protection:
It is each student’s responsibility to adhere to the following guidance for radiation protection:
# Students must practice safe radiation and protection criteria and practice the principles of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) at all times. These are found in the [http://www.unmc.edu/ehs/radiation-safety/radiation-manual.html UNMC Radiation Safety Manual].
# Students must practice safe radiation and protection criteria and practice the principles of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) at all times. These are found in the [https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/Manuals/RSM2014updated.pdf UNMC Radiation Safety Manual].
# The principles of decreased time and increased distance and shielding shall be employed when working with radiation.
# The principles of decreased time and increased distance and shielding shall be employed when working with radiation.
# The spread of any accidental contamination from radioactive materials will be decreased by frequent personnel monitoring and hand washing.
# The spread of any accidental contamination from radioactive materials will be decreased by frequent personnel monitoring and hand washing.