“NOTE: The Radiological Health Program transferred from the Department of Labor to the New York State Department of Health on July 1, 2006.  For further information on radiological matters please call the Health Department directly at (518) 402-7550.  The Laser Program has remained with the New York State Department of Labor.  For information on Department of Labor Laser Program please call (212) 775-3564 or 3567.”

Radiological Health Unit - RHU

The Radiological Health Unit licenses radioactive materials, laser and x-ray equipment used by business and industry within New York State. The Unit licenses, registers and inspects radiopharmaceutical manufactures, companies that use radiation sources in research and development, non-destructive testing firms, biotechnology companies, manufactures and distributors of radioactive products such as smoke detectors and static eliminators, companies that use radioactive gauges on process lines, and low level radioactive waste brokers that ship waste to approved processing and disposal sites. RHU enforces Code Rule 38 - Ionizing Radiation Protection and Code Rule 50 - Lasers

Reciprocity
RHU also offers Reciprocity to companies with a valid radioactive material license from an Agreement State or the NRC. Currently there is no cost for reciprocity in New York. Reciprocity is issued for thirty (30) calendar days per year. If a company exceeds this thirty-day period then they must apply for a New York State license. Reciprocity form DOSH 240 must be completed and returned to the New York City Office.

X-Ray Registration
All commercially used X-ray equipment must be registered with this unit within thirty days of receipt. X-ray Registration form SH 201.1 must be completed and returned to the Albany Office.

General License
General License is issued pursuant to the terms and conditions of section 38.5 of Code Rule 38. General licenses are effective without the filing of an application with or the issuance of a license evidenced by a licensing document issued by the commissioner. However, all devices must be registered with the Department within thirty days of receipt. GL Registration form SH200.2 must be used and returned to the Albany Office.

Specific License
License is issued for the possession and commercial use of specific radioactive materials within New York State where the Department of Labor has jurisdiction. A company must apply for and obtain a specific license from this department before they can take possession of licensed material.

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