Radioactive Material - CNSC Criteria
The CNSC regulates the University of Ottawa, using a number of criteria which may impact the permit holders and authorized users directly or indirectly. Some of the criteria are internationally used, while others pertain only to Canada; regardless it is important to be familiar with these criteria. The following sections have been developed to provide a general description of specific terms used in radiation safety and management; as well as how they are applied to specific radionuclides and in a laboratory setting. Listed below are the most frequently referenced criteria:
- Audit Criteria
- Annual Limit Intakes (ALI)
- Exemption Quantities (EQ)
- Inspection Criteria
- Radionuclide Classification
- Table Comparing Radionuclide / EQ / ALI / Lab Classification
- Risk Base Regulatory Program
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