Radiation Control

Welcome to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of Radiation Control's website. This office protects the public from excess ionizing radiation through four branches: Licensing and Registration (registering and licensing ionizing radiation uses), Radioactive Materials Compliance (ensuring compliance in handling radioactive materials), X-Ray Compliance (inspecting and regulating medical x-ray devices), and Emergency Planning & Environmental Monitoring (conducting environmental monitoring and providing emergency preparedness training, as well as public and professional education).

We hope that you find this website helpful and easy to use. Visit whenever you have questions about ionizing radiation in Alabama. Check our What’s New page for the latest updates. If you cannot find your answer, contact our staff at (334) 290-6244.

-Nick Swindall, Acting Director
Letter regarding Radiation Emergencies/Incidents and/or Assistance

Infrastructure

The Office of Radiation Control is comprised of four branches:

• Emergency Planning & Environmental Monitoring
• Radioactive Materials Compliance
• Licensing & Registration
• X-Ray Compliance

Our organization chart is coming soon.

The Office of Radiation Control abides by the Alabama Department of Public Health's Administrative Code as well as The Code of Alabama 1975.