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Overview

Based on the telegram of His Excellency the Minister, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, represented by the Radiation Control Department, sought to regulate, codify and monitor nuclear uses and uses of ionizing radiation and ensure the protection of human health and the environment at Princess Nourah University by activating radiation control requirements and nuclear safety and security standards. Since the establishment of the Radiation Control Department in 1434 AH by Her Excellency the Rector of Princess Nourah University, the Radiation Control Department has been keen to ensure the availability of nuclear safety conditions and preparedness for any emergency through a legislative system and an administrative structure that regulates the safe use and storage of radioactive materials at the university. The Radiation Control Department also works to achieve its objectives in coordination and cooperation with all administrative units dealing with radiation at the university, by providing a system for protecting assets or facilities that deal with radioactive and ionizing sources, promoting a culture of radiation and nuclear safety and security among workers and customers, providing administrative units dealing with Radiation at the university with the latest instructions and monitoring and early warning tools to ensure maximum protection and meet security requirements within the framework of what is recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency, King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, and the Nuclear and Radiological Control Commission.

The Radiation Control Department is keen on coordinating and cooperating with all administrative units and colleges dealing with radiation at the university to draw up targeted strategic plans in the field of promoting a culture of radiation and nuclear safety and security to achieve the strategic goals of the university, which is to provide a university life that supports health and well-being.

Tasks

1.       Preparing strategic plans for the department and annual operational plans, and preparing periodic reports on work progress.

2.       Preparing and applying rules, regulations, and procedures related to the security and safety controls of the university's nuclear and radiological facilities, in accordance with national regulations and international standards.

3.       Inventory, documentation and follow-up of security and safety records of radioactive sources of Princess Nourah bint Abdul Rahman University.

4.       Listing all workers and those dealing with radiation in the university and ensuring that they measure, monitor and monitor personal doses.

5.       Establishing a paper and electronic system for inventorying, documenting and following up records of the safety and security of nuclear materials and radioactive sources of the university.

6.       Direct supervision of the security and safety of the university's nuclear and radiological facilities.

7.       Promoting a culture of nuclear and radiological safety and security, and educating the public about real scientific concepts about radiation risks.

8.       Qualifying workers in the field of radiation and nuclear security and safety within the university.

9.       Preparing and implementing radiation security and safety programs at the university, and protecting workers, the public and the environment, such as:

• Program for radiation emergency plans.

• A program to determine and read personal doses for workers.

• A program to monitor the work environment and radioactive releases.

• Program for the safety and security of nuclear materials and radioactive sources.

• Program for the safety and security of nuclear and radiological installations.

• Radioactive waste management monitoring program.

10.   Following up the issuance of licenses for nuclear and radiological facilities and practices of the university.

11.   Carrying out verification, inspection, field visits and monitoring of all administrative units technically related to the administration, which deal with radioactive and nuclear devices or materials.

12.   Preparing radiological and nuclear emergency plans in the university facilities and implementing training hypotheses.

13.   Representing the university at the national level in the national radiological emergency response plan.

14.   Establishing local and international internal and external partnerships to develop the work of the Department and ensure access to the latest developments in the field of radiation protection.

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