Forms, templates and proformas

Research Proposal - Word format (allows more text to be inserted)

Research Proposal - pdf format (fillable form updated)

• Proposal to use in a research project:
  • ionising radiation
  • Class 3B or Class 4 Laser devices

• Proposal to use in a teaching subject:
  • ionising radiation
  • Class 3B or Class 4 Laser devices

• Annual Progress Reports;
• End of Project Reports
• Notification of a decision not to proceed with an approved project;
  Note: Any radiation incidents or hazards must be reported immediately using the online incident management system

• Notifying the RSC of the response to incidents which have occurred while working on approved research projects

• Requesting approval from the RSC for an extension or variation to a research project

• Provide exemption to specific students or classes from holding a radiation user licence while under supervision.

• First stage in the approval and acquisition process for
  • irradiating apparatus;
  • radioactive substances; or
  • class 3B or Class 4 laser devices.
• Includes: purchasing, loans and all other forms of acquiring radioactive substances that will be used and/or stored at the University.

• Notifying the RSC of the arrival of an acquisition

• Notifying the RSC of the disposal of irradiating apparatus, radioactive substances or Class 3B or Class 4 laser devices

• Notifying the RSC of a transfer of substance or apparatus to a new location.

• Requesting clearance from the RSC before maintenance work is completed on fittings and fixtures that are directly involved in radiation work, i.e. that have direct contact with radioactive substances, such as sinks, etc. as these could be contaminated.

• Print, complete and store near the moisture gauges.

• Register as a user of Class 3B and Class 4 laser devices

• Register all Class 3B and Class 4 laser devices used in Schools and Centres.

• Complete this checklist if your research project involves the exposure of human participants to ionising radiation