Personal dosimeters are worn only while working at Michigan State University and shall not be taken off campus or worn at other institutions. If you are assigned a dosimeter, wear only your own and do not loan, borrow or share dosimeters with other workers. Dosimeters are for monitoring any occupational dose received at MSU and do not provide any shielding or protection from radiation exposure.
Named badges are issued by Landauer and could take several weeks, depending on the company's production schedule. Contact EHS for spare badges.
Request a Dosimeter or submit a request for a Dosimeter update on the EHS Safety Portal (Dosimeter Request). The following requests can be submitted:If a lost dosimeter is found, please return to EHS immediately with a note explaining this is a lost badge, and the approximate date it was misplaced. EHS is charged for each unreturned dosimeter by the vendor.
Report a lost Dosimeter on the EHS Safety Portal (Dosimeter Request).
All dosimeters must be returned to EHS following completion of work with radioactive materials or radiation-producing machines. You do not need to wait until the end of the wear period to return dosimeters. Failure to notify EHS and return dosimeter(s) may result in a charge to the PI or the department.
Discontinue a Dosimeter on the EHS Safety Portal (Dosimeter Request).