In the event of a radiation safety related emergency, please contact the Health Physics Department at ext. 24226, or Security at ext. 88 after working hours.

Radiation Safety Program Documents

The majority of work with radioactive materials at McMaster is conducted under a licence for consolidated use of nuclear substances. The licence and associated radiation safety programs are available below. Alternate programs may apply to nuclear and radioisotope processing facilities at the University.

Licence

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Consolidated Licence

Updated March 2026

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Guide to Contamination Monitoring Results Form

Updated September 2025

Radiation Safety Program

DOCX

HP-FORM-RMM-00001 – Project Application Form R01

Updated February 2023

PDF

HP-FORM-RSP-00004 – HP Training Record and NEW Form

Updated April 2026

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RMM 700 Radiation Safety Program for University Laboratories

Updated April 2025

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RMM-700-RSP-04 Laboratory Audits and Inspection

PDF

RSP for Contamination Monitoring in Laboratories and Work Areas

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RSP for Safety and Security of Irradiators

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RSP Purchase and Inventory Controls for Radioactive Material