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PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTSPROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTSFOR THE SAFE USE OFFOR THE SAFE USE OF
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL Indiana University - BloomingtonIndiana University - Bloomington
INITIAL AUTHORIZATION INITIAL AUTHORIZATION TO USE RADIOACTIVE MATERIALTO USE RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Attend a Radiation Safety Orientation
Complete online procedures training
Complete and submit a radiation safety exam and application (Form RS-1 or RS-2)
Pass “in-lab” safety procedure review
ORDERING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALORDERING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Indicate user name and PI name on departmental requisition
Ensure that shipment address is:
Radiation Safety Office - Jordan Hall 071
Plan on being in the lab for notification of the shipment’s arrival (late morning 1-2 days after ordering)
RECEIVING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALRECEIVING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Pick up shipment at Jordan Hall 071
Return package to lab and open immediately
Follow check-in procedure and complete top portion of Form RS-4
Place source container in secure storage
LABORATORY SAFETY RULESLABORATORY SAFETY RULES
Designate and label radioactive material use areas
Cover work surfaces with absorbent paper and change frequently
Label contaminated equipment and surfaces
LABORATORY SAFETY RULESLABORATORY SAFETY RULES
Do not eat, drink, smoke, or apply cosmetics in radioactive material use areas
Confine any food and beverages within the lab to designated areas
Do not store food or beverages with radioactive materials
LABORATORY SAFETY RULESLABORATORY SAFETY RULES
Wear protective apparel including lab coat, safety glasses/goggles, and disposable gloves
Do not wear sandals when working with radioactive materials or other chemicals
Wear dosimeter properly if assigned
CONTAMINATION MONITORINGCONTAMINATION MONITORINGFOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Turn survey meter on, check it’s function, and place it near work area
Monitor hands, clothing, and work surfaces throughout procedure
Move probe slowly and within a few centimeters of monitored surfaces
Decontaminate surface if greater than 3 x BKG
CONTAMINATION MONITORING CONTAMINATION MONITORING FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
For detection of H-3 (and for monthly surveys for C-14, P- 33, and S-35), wipe surfaces with filter paper (approximately 100 cm2 per wipe)
Analyze wipes in liquid scintillation counter
Decontaminate if results are greater than 200 dpm per 100 cm2
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENTRADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
Dispose of contaminated items in receptacles specifically designated for radioactive waste.
Segregate waste by nuclide, physical form, and chemical content .
RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSALRADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL
Seal bags and containers; attach completed waste tag to each.
Store P-32 waste within the lab (behind shielding) for at least 30 days prior to disposal.
Contact RSO to schedule a waste appointment .
RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSALRADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL
Secure waste on cart (using shielding and secondary containment as needed) .
Transport waste by cart to waste room. Use freight elevator (not passenger elevator) and tunnels (not outside sidewalks) .
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL SPILLRADIOACTIVE MATERIAL SPILLRESPONSERESPONSE
Notify persons in the area of the spill
Confine the spill with absorbent material
Monitor hands, shoes, and clothing for contamination
Report spill to RSO
Clean-up spill and decontaminate
IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER OFRADIATION SAFETY OFFICER OF
A major spill (involving the release of > 1 mCi)
Any skin contamination or probable uptakes
Extensive laboratory contamination (high levels or numerous locations)
Any loss of radioactive material
SECURITY AND CONTROL OF SECURITY AND CONTROL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALRADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Lock doors when laboratory is unattended
Secure source vials in lockable freezer or refrigerator when not in use
Confront strangers in the laboratory
REQUIRED RECORDSREQUIRED RECORDS
Keep track of the amount and use of radioactive material through the timely completion of Form RS-4
Return Form RS-4 to JH 071 when material is used (source vial is empty)