Radiation Safety Committee for FY 2006-2007:

Dr. Steven Slack, Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Chair
Dr. Judith Cole, Assistant Professor, Biology
Dr. Shah Jahan , Professor, Physics
Dr. Thomas R. Sutter, Professor and W. Harry Feinstone Chair of Excellence in Functional Genomics, Biology
Alton Simpson, Director, Environmental Health and Safety, and Radiation Safety Officer

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PURPOSE: The Radiation Safety Committee governs the possession and use of radioactive materials and other sources of radiation at The University of Memphis. By ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal statues and regulations, the committee fosters an environment that promotes the safe use of radiation in teaching and research.

Duties of the committee shall include:

1. Preparing or causing to be prepared, a radiation safety manual which delineates policies, procedures, and control measures for the possession and use of radioactive materials and radiation producing devices;

2. Receiving and reviewing reports on:
   1. proposed changes to procedures, equipment, or systems as required in the radiation safety manual;
   2. tests or experiments not previously reviewed and approved by the Committee;
   3. violations of applicable statutes, codes, regulations, technical specifications, license requirements, internal procedures and instructions;
   4. radiological events which have been reported to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or Tennessee Division of Radiological Health;
   5. other topics of concern.

3. Approving experimental procedures and related items as outlined in the radiation safety manual ;

4. Imposing appropriate sanctions for individuals or departments violating applicable statutes, codes, regulations, technical specifications, license requirements, internal procedures and instructions; and

5. Serving in an advisory capacity to the President of the University in matters related to safety and health of personnel, and for the acquisition, use, and distribution of radioactive materials and radiation producing devices.

MEETINGS: The Radiation Safety Committee shall meet at least quarterly.

COMPOSITION: Committee members shall be appointed by the President of the University on the basis of their knowledge and experience with radiation and radioactive materials. The committee shall consist of at least six (6), but not more than nine (9), members who may include faculty and staff. The Radiation Safety Officer shall be appointed to the committee and should serve as secretary to the committee. The chair shall be elected by the committee and be approved by the Vice Provost for Research.

REPORTS TO: The Vice Provost for Research.

ANNUAL REPORT: An annual report will be submitted by July 15 of each year.