Radiation Safety Committee
Charge
The committee will:
- Formulate and recommend policy in the use of radioactive materials and other sources of radiation;
- Monitor their use in compliance with the Texas Department of State Health Service's regulations and UTHSC-Houston policy;
- Assure compliance with federal regulations; and
- Set standards for radiation safety.
The Committee reports to the Executive Vice President for Research.
Committee Composition
Chair
Designated by the President on recommendation from the Executive Vice President for Research from the membership.
Membership -link
One faculty representative from the Dental Branch
Five faculty representatives from the Medical School
One faculty representative from the School of Nursing
One faculty representative from the School of Public Health
One student representative rotated among schools
Others deemed appropriate and appointed by the President
Ex Officio Membership (without vote)
Executive Vice President for Research
Executive Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Manager, Radiation Safety
Manager, Environmental Protection
Radiation Safety Officer, Memorial Hermann Hospital
Term of Membership
Staggered three-year term with one term expiring each year.
2008-2009 Membership Roster
Chair: Dr. Andrew Bean, Medical School (Term expires August 31, 2010) |
Terms Expire August 31, 2009 |
Dr. Charles Beasley, Faculty, Medical School |
Ms. Jacqueline Friedman, Staff, Medical School |
Dr. K. Lance Gould, Staff, Medical School |
Dr. Scott Makins, Faculty, Dental Branch |
Dr. M. Terese Verklan, Faculty, School of Nursing |
Terms Expire August 31, 2010
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Dr. Jarvis Chan, Faculty, Medical School |
Dr. Usha A. Joseph, Faculty, Medical School |
Mr. Blake Cannon, Student, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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Terms Expire August 31, 2011 |
Dr. Zhi-Dong Jiang, Faculty, School of Public Health |
Dr. Ambro Van Hoof, Faculty, Medical School |
Dr. Louis K. Wagner, Faculty, Medical School
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Ex Officio Members |
Mr. Bruce Brown, Director, Environmental Health and Safety |
Dr. Peter Davies, Executive Vice President for Research |
Dr. Robert J. Emery, VP, Safety, Health, Environment & Risk Management |
Mr. Alan Lucas, Manager, Environmental Protection |
Ms. Janet Gutierrez, Manager, Radiation Safety |
Radiation Safety Officer, Hermann Hospital |
Meeting Location
CYF Training Room
Meeting Frequency
Monthly
Submitting an application
http://www.uth.tmc.edu/safety/radsafety/rs01_form.htm
Meeting Agenda
Contact EH&S at 713 500 8100 for information on current meeting agenda items
Meeting minutes
As a safety committee of a university health science center, the UTHSC-H Chemical Safety Committee is defined as a “medical committee” under the Texas Health and Safety Code Title 2, Subtitle H Chapter 161, Subchapter D Sec. 161.031, and as such, the meeting minutes are confidential (Sec. 161.032).
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