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Certified Health Physicists on Staff—Expertise That Sets Us Apart

Having certified health physicists (CHPs) on staff gives RSCS a significant advantage in supporting radiation safety clients with deeper technical expertise, regulatory insight, and trusted credibility. Here’s how that translates into better support: Expert Oversight You Can Trust CHPs are nationally board-certified experts in radiation protection. Their involvement ensures that all RSCS services—from program design… Read more »

Dr. Christopher Martel Appointed to National Academies Panel to Assess NIST Physical Measurement Laboratory

Seabrook, NH July 1, 2025— Radiation Safety & Control Services, Inc. (RSCS) is pleased to announce that Christopher Martel, PhD, CHP has been selected to serve on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s 2025 Panel on the Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML). His appointment… Read more »

How to Choose a Radiation Equipment Calibration Vendor

Consider Compliance, Turnaround & Cost When it comes to radiation equipment calibration and leak testing, your choice of vendor can make or break your compliance and operational efficiency. Whether you’re running a busy medical lab, research facility, or imaging center, working with the right partner ensures your equipment stays compliant — without unexpected delays or… Read more »

Reflections on a Career in Nuclear

Reflections on a Career in Nuclear After nearly five decades in the nuclear field, Bill Cash—one of our most respected colleagues—has retired, closing a chapter marked by technical leadership, cross-sector consulting, and a deep commitment to radiation safety. We sat down with him to reflect on his career journey, the evolution of the nuclear industry,… Read more »

How Often Do Radiation Instruments Need To Be Calibrated?

How Often Do Radiation Instruments Need to Be Calibrated? When it comes to radiation safety, accurate readings are critical. Whether you’re working in a hospital, a nuclear power plant, a research lab, or an industrial facility, radiation detection instruments must be properly calibrated to ensure they provide reliable, accurate data. But how often should these… Read more »

NS Savannah License Termination Plan Approval Achieved

RSCS Achieves Record-Breaking Approval for NS Savannah License Termination Plan SEABROOK, NH, February 18, 2025 – In a groundbreaking achievement for the nuclear industry, the License Termination Plan (LTP) for the historic NS Savannah has received approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in record time. The approval process, managed by the client, Maritime Administration… Read more »

Become a Certified Radiation Safety Officer

Lead your organization in safety, compliance, and operational excellence Why do I need to take a radiation safety officer training course? Organizations that use radioactive materials or radiation-producing devices are required to designate a certified RSO, according to regulatory agencies like the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or state health departments. As an RSO, you… Read more »

RSCS Acquires RACER® for Expedited Annual Environmental and Effluent Reporting

Seabrook, NH, December 16, 2024 – Radiation Safety & Control Services (RSCS) is proud to announce the purchase of SaaS application RACER® from Risk Assessment Corporation (RAC).  As part of this acquisition, RSCS has established a teaming arrangement with de maximis Data Management Solutions (ddms) for the support, maintenance, and continued development of the software…. Read more »

The Hazmat Guys And FLIR Review The New SIM-Teq RIDTag At The 2024 New England Hazmat Conference

Check out a recent demonstration of one of RSCS’ latest SIM-Teq training products—the RIDTag, paired with a real FLIR identiFINDER R425 radioisotope identification device. The demonstration was recorded at the 2024 New England Hazmat Conference and features Chris Skrocki, Senior Sales Manager from Teledyne FLIR, and The Hazmat Guys’ Co-Founder and COO, Mike Monaco. RSCS… Read more »

RSCS Unveils New Online Training Platform—RSCS Academy

RSCS is proud to announce that our renowned training is now available online with our new web-based training platform—RSCS Academy. RSCS has long been recognized by the Health Physics Society as experts in the field of radiation safety and has been providing American Academy of Health Physics approved courses since 1992. Our online courses were… Read more »