Committee Overview

The Radiation and Laser Safety Committee provides oversight regarding the State of Arkansas license that governs the use of radioactive materials and lasers. Its responsibilities include ensuring the safe use of radionuclides, maintaining safety protocols for lasers classified as 2, 3, and 4 power levels, providing guidance to ancillary staff and research personnel involved in radiation and laser research, and appointing Radiation Safety Officers (RSO) and Laser Safety Officers (LSO) to ensure compliance.

Members are appointed to staggered three-year terms by the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research. The committee elects a chair at the beginning of each year and reports to the Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies.