Radiation Safety at Georgia Tech
The Office of Radiological Safety (ORS) manages all aspects of the use of radioactive material (RAM), ionizing radiation generating devices, and Class 3B and 4 lasers at Georgia Tech. Our priorities are to:
- provide radiological safety and control in accordance with the philosophy to keep worker and public exposure As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and to comply with federal and state regulations
- maintain laser exposures below the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limit
- encourage the beneficial use of radiation in research and teaching
ORS maintains and ensures compliance with the radioactive materials license issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. ORS also registers x-ray devices, other ionizing radiation generating devices, and Class 3B and 4 lasers with the Georgia Department of Community Health and ensures compliance with the applicable regulations.
Quick LinksRadiation Personnel
Gary Spichiger, MBA
Interim Radiation Safety Officer, Laser Safety Officer
Cell: 770-364-0824
Labria Pearson
Administrative Professional III
Kayla Stinson, MS
Health Physicist
Cell: 404-360-8632
Christina Tabor, MS
Senior Health Physicist
Cell: 404-219-9425
Radioactive Materials
Georgia Tech operates its radioactive material safety program according to the regulations, license, Radiation Safety Policy Manual, and related internal procedures.
X-Ray Safety
Georgia Tech operates its device-produced ionizing radiation safety program according to the regulations, Radiation Safety Policy Manual, and related internal procedures.
Laser Safety
Georgia Tech operates its laser safety program according to the regulations, ANSI Z136 series of laser safety standards, and Laser Safety Policy Manual.
Other Radiation
Georgia Tech provides information for personnel working near radiofrequency transmitting antennas at rooftop locations and information about ultraviolet (UV) safety.