Transcript RADIATION SAFETY REFRESHER TRAINNG

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