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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 [https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/ | # 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/ 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. | ||