The first phase of the new radiation management system, Odyssey, went live in August 2024, transitioning the registration of radiation workers from paper-based forms to an online digital format.
Since its launch, departments carrying out ionising radiation activities have been using Odyssey, benefitting from streamlined online registration and improved visibility of departmental data. Almost 200 registrations have been processed so far, with an average processing time (from initiation email by senior radiation protection supervisor (SRPS) to completion) of seven working days. The fastest registration passed through all five approval stages in just 75 minutes.
In addition to worker registration, Odyssey will manage the University’s inventory of radioactive sealed and unsealed sources, record radioactive waste generated by departments and oversee machines and equipment used in ionising radiation activities. These additional system modules will be implemented this term across relevant departments.
Upcoming briefings
To learn more about the next phase, please register for an online briefing:
More information about the rollout will be available soon. The project team will collaborate with SRPSs to discuss department-specific needs. Additionally, ‘show & tell’ sessions will be held for each module, providing detailed system guidance for radiation workers and radiation protection supervisors.
For any questions, please contact your department SRPS, the Safety Office Radiation Team, or the project team via Health and Safety Systems Support.
Volunteer for User Acceptance Testing
We are seeking volunteers to participate in the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the next phase of Odyssey. UAT is a critical step in the development process where real users test the system to ensure it functions as expected.
Feedback from registered radiation workers will be invaluable in identifying issues and making necessary improvements before the full rollout. By participating, you will help test the system in a ‘as live’ environment to detect any overlooked issues and ensure readiness for rollout. If you're interested in contributing to this project, please register below.
Volunteer for Odyssey User Acceptance Testing
