USDA regulations require that "all individuals working in or frequenting any portion of a radiation area shall be informed of the location of radioactive materials or of radiation areas; shall be instructed in the safety problems associated with exposure to such materials or radiation and in precautions or devices to minimize exposure; shall be instructed per 29 CFR (ionizing radiation) for the protection of employees from exposure to radiation or radioactive materials; and shall be advised of reports of radiation exposure which employees may request pursuant to the regulations in this section." In order to fulfill these training requirements, the USDA has developed an online Radiation Safety Awareness course. This course can be accessed at You will need to register first and then you will receive an within the next few days that will allow you access to the training course. There are several courses available, please make sure you complete the course entitled "Radiation Safety Awareness-USDA". If you are going to be actively working with radiation in your assigned area, you will be required to take the UW-Madison Radiation Training and will therefore be exempt from this training. Please consult your lab for specific details. This training is required for ALL individuals who work in a building where radiation is being used. The following locations are using and/or storing radioactive isotopes: Malt and Barley Lab, Madison Russell Labs, Madison U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison Great Lakes Water Institute, Milwaukee Horticulture Building (Moore Hall), Madison Plant Sciences (Moore Hall), Madison All employees frequenting these buildings must take this awareness training. Please Note: In order to access the USDA Radiation Online Safety, you will have had to receive at least one payroll from USDA for the system to recognize you as an employee. Any attempt prior to receiving at least one paycheck will not allow you access to the online training program. Employees who have received formal radiation safety training in the past are exempt from this training requirement, provided that they have completed the exemption notification form. Any other questions, please contact the SHEM Radiation Subcommittee Chairperson. U.S. Department of Agriculture Radiation Safety Training Requirements

I, _________________________, hereby certify that I have completed an approved radiation safety training course prior to my employment at USDA through (specify name)________________________________ (provide address)__________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ on _________________(month/year). I may be requested to provide proof of said training at the discretion of my supervisor and/or UW Radiation Safety Officer. U.S. Department of Agriculture Radiation Safety Training Exemption Statement Employee Signature Date

U.S. Department of Agriculture Radiation Safety Online Training Instructions 1.To access the USDA Radiation Training website on your computer, use your browser and type the following website: 2.As a new employee, you will need to register first under the “NEW USER REGISTRATION”. Once you complete the information and submit, you will receive an within the next few days that will allow you access to the training course.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Radiation Safety Online Training Instructions 3.Once you have received your confirmation from the USDA Radiation Safety Training personnel, go back to the training website at: You can now log on as a “REGISTERED USER”. Enter your address and your password to access the system.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Radiation Safety Online Training Instructions 4.Once you have logged on, the “MY ACCOUNT” screen will appear. Several courses are listed, select the “RADIATION SAFETY AWARENESS-USDA” course and launch the course. Once you have completed the course and the accompanying test, you will receive a certificate of completion both online as well as a formal certificate through the mail. Please provide a copy of your completed certificate to your supervisor. 5.Congratulations!…..you have now completed your Radiation Awareness Training. You will receive a certificate of completion both online as well as a formal certificate through the mail. Please provide a copy of your completed certificate to your supervisor.