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PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE SAFE USE OF
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Indiana University - Bloomington
INITIAL AUTHORIZATION
TO 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 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 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 RULES
Designate and label
radioactive material use
areas
Cover work surfaces
with absorbent paper
and change frequently
Label contaminated
equipment and surfaces
LABORATORY 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 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 MONITORING
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
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 MANAGEMENT
Dispose of contaminated
items in receptacles
specifically designated for
radioactive waste.
Segregate waste by
nuclide, physical form,
and chemical content .
RADIOACTIVE 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 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 SPILL
RESPONSE
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
RADIATION 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
RADIOACTIVE 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 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)