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Radiation Protection<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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O<\/span>ur mission is protecting the public and radiation workers from unnecessary exposure to radiation. The Element is nationally recognized and is staffed with experts in health physics, engineering, emergency response planning, radiation physics and other diverse backgrounds. We continuously seek ways to improve our programs, procedures and technology for the benefit of New Jersey citizens.<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1699902551279{border-radius: 2px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
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<\/a>\r\n Radioactive Materials<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Radioactive Materials are used for a number of industrial and medical applications. Find out how to apply for a radioactive materials license and access important information pertaining to regulations, information notices, forms, fees, and guidance documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
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<\/a>\r\n Radon<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Radon is a radioactive gas and can be found in high concentrations in some homes. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Find out how to test for radon and fix the problem in your home or how to become a certified radon tester or mitigator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
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<\/a>\r\n X-Ray Machines<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n X-ray producing machines play an important role in the medical diagnosis and have applications in industry. To protect patients and workers, all x-ray equipment must be registered and have a radiation safety survey performed by a qualified and certified individual. Find out how x-ray machines are registered and inspected for safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
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<\/a>\r\n Technologist Certification<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Any person performing x-ray, therapy or nuclear medicine procedures must be licensed. Find out how these individuals are credentialed and the process to obtain a license in the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
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<\/a>\r\n Nuclear Power<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Nuclear power has had a long successful history in New Jersey. Find out how the public is protected through monitoring the environmental and safety inspections. Learn how the DEP remains prepared to respond to any emergency that might occur at a nuclear facility in the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
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<\/a>\r\n Non-Ionizing Radiation<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n The Department regulates sources of radiofrequency and microwave radiation, which include all radio and TV broadcast stations and cell phone antennas. Radiofrequency and microwave heaters, sealers and industrial ovens operating in factories and other industrial settings are inspected to ensure worker safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
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<\/a>\r\n Radiologically Contaminated Site Cleanup<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Industrial processes used over the last century have left some parcels of land in New Jersey contaminated with low levels of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). Learn what regulations, guidance documents and models are used to clean up those sites and allow them to be reclaimed for beneficial uses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Radioactive Materials<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Radioactive Materials are used for a number of industrial and medical applications. Find out how to apply for a radioactive materials license and access important information pertaining to regulations, information notices, forms, fees, and guidance documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Radon<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Radon is a radioactive gas and can be found in high concentrations in some homes. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Find out how to test for radon and fix the problem in your home or how to become a certified radon tester or mitigator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n X-Ray Machines<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n X-ray producing machines play an important role in the medical diagnosis and have applications in industry. To protect patients and workers, all x-ray equipment must be registered and have a radiation safety survey performed by a qualified and certified individual. Find out how x-ray machines are registered and inspected for safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Technologist Certification<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Any person performing x-ray, therapy or nuclear medicine procedures must be licensed. Find out how these individuals are credentialed and the process to obtain a license in the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Nuclear Power<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Nuclear power has had a long successful history in New Jersey. Find out how the public is protected through monitoring the environmental and safety inspections. Learn how the DEP remains prepared to respond to any emergency that might occur at a nuclear facility in the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Non-Ionizing Radiation<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n The Department regulates sources of radiofrequency and microwave radiation, which include all radio and TV broadcast stations and cell phone antennas. Radiofrequency and microwave heaters, sealers and industrial ovens operating in factories and other industrial settings are inspected to ensure worker safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Radiologically Contaminated Site Cleanup<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Industrial processes used over the last century have left some parcels of land in New Jersey contaminated with low levels of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). Learn what regulations, guidance documents and models are used to clean up those sites and allow them to be reclaimed for beneficial uses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
Radioactive Materials are used for a number of industrial and medical applications. Find out how to apply for a radioactive materials license and access important information pertaining to regulations, information notices, forms, fees, and guidance documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Radon<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Radon is a radioactive gas and can be found in high concentrations in some homes. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Find out how to test for radon and fix the problem in your home or how to become a certified radon tester or mitigator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n X-Ray Machines<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n X-ray producing machines play an important role in the medical diagnosis and have applications in industry. To protect patients and workers, all x-ray equipment must be registered and have a radiation safety survey performed by a qualified and certified individual. Find out how x-ray machines are registered and inspected for safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Technologist Certification<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Any person performing x-ray, therapy or nuclear medicine procedures must be licensed. Find out how these individuals are credentialed and the process to obtain a license in the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Nuclear Power<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Nuclear power has had a long successful history in New Jersey. Find out how the public is protected through monitoring the environmental and safety inspections. Learn how the DEP remains prepared to respond to any emergency that might occur at a nuclear facility in the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Non-Ionizing Radiation<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n The Department regulates sources of radiofrequency and microwave radiation, which include all radio and TV broadcast stations and cell phone antennas. Radiofrequency and microwave heaters, sealers and industrial ovens operating in factories and other industrial settings are inspected to ensure worker safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Radiologically Contaminated Site Cleanup<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Industrial processes used over the last century have left some parcels of land in New Jersey contaminated with low levels of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). Learn what regulations, guidance documents and models are used to clean up those sites and allow them to be reclaimed for beneficial uses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
Radon is a radioactive gas and can be found in high concentrations in some homes. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Find out how to test for radon and fix the problem in your home or how to become a certified radon tester or mitigator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n X-Ray Machines<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n X-ray producing machines play an important role in the medical diagnosis and have applications in industry. To protect patients and workers, all x-ray equipment must be registered and have a radiation safety survey performed by a qualified and certified individual. Find out how x-ray machines are registered and inspected for safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Technologist Certification<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Any person performing x-ray, therapy or nuclear medicine procedures must be licensed. Find out how these individuals are credentialed and the process to obtain a license in the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Nuclear Power<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Nuclear power has had a long successful history in New Jersey. Find out how the public is protected through monitoring the environmental and safety inspections. Learn how the DEP remains prepared to respond to any emergency that might occur at a nuclear facility in the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Non-Ionizing Radiation<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n The Department regulates sources of radiofrequency and microwave radiation, which include all radio and TV broadcast stations and cell phone antennas. Radiofrequency and microwave heaters, sealers and industrial ovens operating in factories and other industrial settings are inspected to ensure worker safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Radiologically Contaminated Site Cleanup<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Industrial processes used over the last century have left some parcels of land in New Jersey contaminated with low levels of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). Learn what regulations, guidance documents and models are used to clean up those sites and allow them to be reclaimed for beneficial uses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
X-ray producing machines play an important role in the medical diagnosis and have applications in industry. To protect patients and workers, all x-ray equipment must be registered and have a radiation safety survey performed by a qualified and certified individual. Find out how x-ray machines are registered and inspected for safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Technologist Certification<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Any person performing x-ray, therapy or nuclear medicine procedures must be licensed. Find out how these individuals are credentialed and the process to obtain a license in the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Nuclear Power<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Nuclear power has had a long successful history in New Jersey. Find out how the public is protected through monitoring the environmental and safety inspections. Learn how the DEP remains prepared to respond to any emergency that might occur at a nuclear facility in the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Non-Ionizing Radiation<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n The Department regulates sources of radiofrequency and microwave radiation, which include all radio and TV broadcast stations and cell phone antennas. Radiofrequency and microwave heaters, sealers and industrial ovens operating in factories and other industrial settings are inspected to ensure worker safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Radiologically Contaminated Site Cleanup<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Industrial processes used over the last century have left some parcels of land in New Jersey contaminated with low levels of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). Learn what regulations, guidance documents and models are used to clean up those sites and allow them to be reclaimed for beneficial uses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
Any person performing x-ray, therapy or nuclear medicine procedures must be licensed. Find out how these individuals are credentialed and the process to obtain a license in the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Nuclear Power<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Nuclear power has had a long successful history in New Jersey. Find out how the public is protected through monitoring the environmental and safety inspections. Learn how the DEP remains prepared to respond to any emergency that might occur at a nuclear facility in the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Non-Ionizing Radiation<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n The Department regulates sources of radiofrequency and microwave radiation, which include all radio and TV broadcast stations and cell phone antennas. Radiofrequency and microwave heaters, sealers and industrial ovens operating in factories and other industrial settings are inspected to ensure worker safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Radiologically Contaminated Site Cleanup<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Industrial processes used over the last century have left some parcels of land in New Jersey contaminated with low levels of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). Learn what regulations, guidance documents and models are used to clean up those sites and allow them to be reclaimed for beneficial uses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
Nuclear power has had a long successful history in New Jersey. Find out how the public is protected through monitoring the environmental and safety inspections. Learn how the DEP remains prepared to respond to any emergency that might occur at a nuclear facility in the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Non-Ionizing Radiation<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n The Department regulates sources of radiofrequency and microwave radiation, which include all radio and TV broadcast stations and cell phone antennas. Radiofrequency and microwave heaters, sealers and industrial ovens operating in factories and other industrial settings are inspected to ensure worker safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Radiologically Contaminated Site Cleanup<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Industrial processes used over the last century have left some parcels of land in New Jersey contaminated with low levels of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). Learn what regulations, guidance documents and models are used to clean up those sites and allow them to be reclaimed for beneficial uses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
The Department regulates sources of radiofrequency and microwave radiation, which include all radio and TV broadcast stations and cell phone antennas. Radiofrequency and microwave heaters, sealers and industrial ovens operating in factories and other industrial settings are inspected to ensure worker safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
<\/a>\r\n Radiologically Contaminated Site Cleanup<\/a><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n Industrial processes used over the last century have left some parcels of land in New Jersey contaminated with low levels of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). Learn what regulations, guidance documents and models are used to clean up those sites and allow them to be reclaimed for beneficial uses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
Industrial processes used over the last century have left some parcels of land in New Jersey contaminated with low levels of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). Learn what regulations, guidance documents and models are used to clean up those sites and allow them to be reclaimed for beneficial uses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
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