Procurement guides for radiation buyers.
Practical guides on selecting vendors, navigating regulators, scoping projects, and avoiding the rookie mistakes. Written for RSOs, EHS directors, facilities managers, and procurement teams.
2026-04-15
Procurement Guides
How to choose a radiation calibration vendor
A practical evaluation framework covering accreditation, turnaround, scope, traceability, and the questions to ask before sending instruments out for service.
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RSO, CHP, Medical Physicist: what each role actually does
A clear breakdown of the three credentials most often confused in radiation procurement decisions — and which one you actually need.
2026-03-28
NRC vs. Agreement State licensing: what changes for your program
Thirty-nine states have their own radiation control programs under agreement with the NRC. Here is what differs in practice for license maintenance and procurement.
2026-03-10
What sealed source disposal actually costs (and why)
A breakdown of the four cost drivers in sealed source disposal: activity, isotope, transport, and disposal pathway.
2026-02-22
Dental CBCT installation: state registration in 30 minutes
A quick-reference guide to dental CBCT registration requirements across the highest-volume states.
2026-02-05
Industrial radiography source exchange: a project checklist
Use this checklist to schedule, document, and close out an Ir-192 or Co-60 source exchange without regulator surprises.
2026-01-20