INITIAL AUTHORIZATION TO USE RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

1. PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTSFOR THE SAFE USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL Indiana University - Bloomington

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. LABORATORY SAFETY RULES • Designate and label radioactive material use areas • Cover work surfaces with absorbent paper and change frequently • Label contaminated equipment and surfaces

6. 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

7. 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

8. CONTAMINATION MONITORINGFOR 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

9. 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

10. RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT • Dispose of contaminated items in receptacles specifically designated for radioactive waste. • Segregate waste by nuclide, physical form, and chemical content .

11. 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 .

12. 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) .

13. RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL SPILLRESPONSE • 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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)