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Radiation Protection Services | Staff
Administration & Program Support
Radiological Emergency Response
Radioactive Materials Licensing
X-ray Program
Tanning Devices
About UsRadiation Protection Services promotes the health and safety of the people in Oregon by working to protect them from unnecessary exposure to radiation. Radiation exposure can come from a variety of sources including X-ray equipment, radioactive materials, tanning beds and other radiation-generating devices. Radiation Protection Services is part of the Center for Health Protection. Read More Vision
Enhance the quality of life of all people in Oregon by maintaining a high level of responsiveness to our customers while protecting them from unnecessary radiation. Mission
Promote the health and safety of the people in Oregon by protecting them from unnecessary radiation exposure. Goals
- Establish, adopt, and maintain radiation protection standards for X-ray equipment and other radiation monitoring devices, radioactive materials and tanning beds
- Provide technical assistance to users of radioactive materials and radiation-emitting devices
- Conduct environmental radiological surveillance
- Assure that local emergency response systems have trained first responders and calibrated radiation detection equipment
- Provide 24-hour, 365-day on-call staff to respond to radiological emergencies and follow-up investigations
- Provide information to educate the public and occupational groups on radiation hazards and methods for exposure reduction
What We Do | | AddressRadiation Protection Services 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 640
Portland, OR 97232 Hours of Operation8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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