OSRP Fact Sheets

General Information About Various Subjects

The following fact sheets were developed to provide more details and helpful information related to various subjects:

OSRP Fact Sheets

• Nuclear-Powered Cardiac Pacemakers or PDF
• Ionization Smoke Detectors
• Self-Luminous Exit Signs
• SCATR (Source Collection and Threat Reduction)

Office of Radiological Security (ORS) Fact Sheets

• Cesium Irradiator Replacement Project (CIRP)
• Removing Disused Radioactive Sources
• Search and Secure for Orphaned Radioactive Sources
• Global Radiological Security
• Reducing Radioactive Materials
• Transportation Container Development for Radiological Material
• Site Protection Enhancements

This information is not intended to supercede or negate existing regulations and requirements for safe use, storage, transport, or disposal of radioactive material. If you have questions concerning the information presented, please contact OSRP or your local radiation authorities for more information or guidance.

Reference in any fact sheet to any specific company, vendor, broker, or service provider does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or the Triad National Security, LLC. The views and opinions of authors expressed therein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or the Triad National Security, LLC., and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Other Sources of Information:

• U.S. Nuclear Regulator Commission Fact Sheets and Brochures
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Training on Responsible Management of Tritium EXIT Signs
• International Atomic Energy Agency Factsheets & FAQs
• Health Physics Society Radiation Fact Sheets