Safety-Training Site Specific
X-ray Diffraction Laboratory

This information is intended for users of the X-ray Diffraction Laboratory and is specific for the operation of the instruments located in rooms 2407, 2409 (Chemistry) and 027 Teague
(Reference see DOE 10_CFR_835 and visit Texas A&M Radiation Safety).

On-site Training --
Powder Diffraction Every Other Wednesday morning at 10:00am.   
Single Crystal Training-- on request

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On-line Training see below

  1. Complete Texas A & M Universities Radiation Safety Training Course 
  2. Read and understand the information in the Site Specific Training program
  3. Fill out the on-line Application
  4. Complete the Safety Checklist and Certification form and return to the X-ray Diffraction Laboratory Manager

This course is a web-based course that can be completed in about 30 mins.

Follow this link ---> X-ray Devices: Radiation Safety Training to the TAMU EHSD site

  1. Login in to the site with your neo account/password
  2. Choose General Radiation Producing Device Training (Online)

YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS COURSE BEFORE YOU CONTINUE YOUR TRAINING!

You will need Proof of the EHSD X-ray Devices: Radiation Safety Training to complete this training and have access to the X-ray Instruments.

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If you have trouble with the FLASH video then download the PDF file without audio here

Bring the Certificate of Completion from the TEXAS A & M General Radiation Safety Training Web based or Classroom course and the signed SAFETY CHECK LIST (see below) to the X-ray Diffraction Laboratory (room 2408, Chemistry)

Chemistry User

Complete the following forms for access to the rooms 1420, 2407 and 2409.

Complete The required forms to complete this course!!!!!!

  1. Certification form for completion of on-line X-ray (not General) course
  2. Site specific Laboratory training
  3. Request for access to Chemistry Buliding rooms

Congratulations you are done!

Bring your forms to room 2408 Mon-Fri 10:00-Noon for signatures

Non-Chemistry User

Complete The required form to complete this course!!!!!!

  1. Registration and Application for reservation account
  2. Certification form for completion of on-line X-ray (not General) course
  3. After Hours Acess request

Bring the Texas A & M University General Radiation Attendance/Completion certificate to room 2408.

Congratulations you are done!

Bring your form to room 2408 Mon-Fri 10:00-Noon for signatures