Radiation Safety Handbook
Radiation Safety Handbook: Section One, pages 1-56
Radiation Safety Handbook Table of Contents Radiation Safety Handbook Appendix
Radiation Safety Handbook
Introduction
Radioactive Material License and ALARA
General Responsibilities of the Radiation Safety Committee
General Responsibilities of the Radiation Safety Officer
General Responsibilities of the Applicant
Application for Use of Radioactive Materials
Broad Scope Campus Radioactive Material License
Guide In Completing the Application to Obtain and Use Radioactive Isotopes
Use of Radioactive Materials (General)
Procurement of Radioactive Materials By Individual Purchase
Procurement of Radioactive Materials by Blanket Purchase Orders
Purchase by Purchasing “P” Cards
Requirement for Ordering Radioactive Materials
Gifts and Loans of Radioactive Materials
Transfers of Radioactive Materials
Requirement for Caution Signs and Labels
Handling and Processing Techniques
Storage of Radioactive Materials
Radioactive Waste Disposal
Maximum Permissible Exposure Limits/External - Internal Monitoring
Use of Radioactive Materials (Research and Instructional Programs)
Use of Sealed or Plated Radioactive Sources
Use of Liquid Radioactive Materials
Alpha Emitting Isotopes
Neutron Sources
Use of Radioactive Materials (Biological and Chemical)
Administration of Radioactive Materials to Animals
Biological and Chemical Procedures That May Release Airborne Radioactivity
Other Precautions/Comments in Using Radioactive Materials for Biological and Chemical Use
Tandem Van de Graaff Accelerator
Responsibilities
Background
General Responsibilities of Radiation Safety Committee
General Responsibilities of TALC (Accelerator Supervisors)
General Responsibilities of Radiation Safety Officer
General Responsibilities of Accelerator Operator
Standard Operating Procedures for Accelerator Personnel
Visitor Policy and Orientation of Personnel
Description of Accelerator Areas; Radiation Fixed Monitoring System; Audible, Visual Warning Devices; Shut-Down Control Panel Test; and Shut-Down and/or Accumulation Count Reset
Introduction
Fixed Monitoring System
Safety Interlocks and Warning Devices
Calibration of Fixed Monitoring System
Accelerator Shut-Down Control Panel Test
Accelerator Shut-Down and/or Accumulated Count Reset
Portable Radiation Monitors
Introduction
Portable Survey Meters (Neutron, Gamma) and Chirpers
Calibration of Equipment
Personnel Monitors
Film Badges
Permissible Exposure Limits, Area Surveys and Radiation Signs
Introduction
Occupational Exposure Limits
Nonoccupational Exposure Limits
Nonoccupational Exposure Rate Limits
Survey of Areas and Radiation Signs
Internal Monitoring
Storage and Use of Radioactive Material
Induced Radioactivity in Materials
Handling Activated Materials
Storage of Radioactive Materials
Machining Activated Materials
Vacuum Pump Exhaust, Vacuum Storage Maintenance and Cooling
Gas Target System
Release of Radioactive Material to Sanitary Sewer System
Sanitary Sewer System
Release of Radioactive Material to Atmosphere
Use of Radiation Machines
X-Ray Diffraction Machines
Medical X-Ray Machines
Electron Microscopes
Other X-Ray Machines
Neutron Generators
Emergency Procedures/Radioactive Material Spills
Contamination of the Laboratory
Personnel Decontamination Procedure
Contaminated Wounds
Ingestion of Radioactive Materials
Inhalation of Radioactive Materials
Decontamination of Tools, Equipment and Areas
Emergency Procedure/User Emergency Telephone Numbers/Campus Safety Emergency Numbers
Laboratory Decommissioning
Radiation Safety Services
Procurement of Radioactive Materials and Radiation Machines
Request New Lab Space and Transfers of Radioactive Materials/Transfers of Employees from AU to AU
Personnel Monitoring
Surveys and Wipe Test
Decontamination
Leak Test of Sealed Sources
Survey Instrument Calibration
Radiation Machine Surveys
Radioactive Waste Disposal
Radiation Safety Lectures
Consultant Service
Required Forms to be Completed by the Applicant or Authorized User, or Services to be Requested
Application for Permission to Obtain and Use Radioactive Isotopes
Release of Decayed (non-radioactive) Solid Waste to Ordinary Refuse Form
Radioactive Waste Disposal Request
Radiation Exposure History Form
Film Badge/Bioassay (addition or deletion) Request Form
Individuals Who Have Occasion To Enter a Restricted Area (Laboratory)
License Renewal
Radiation Safety Orientation Request
Radiation Safety Orientation for Pregnancy
Transfer Forms
Use, Transfer, Waste Log and Survey Record for Radioactive Materials (RAM)
Faculty and Parental Responsibility for Minors Under the Age of 18 in Ohio University Laboratories
Radiation Safety Handbook Appendix
Appendix 1 Copy of Ohio University Broad Scope License
Appendix 2 Application for Permission to Obtain and Use Radioactive Isotopes
Appendix 3 A Guide for Completing Project Applications for Radioactive Material
Appendix 4 Common Radionuclides, Energies and Half-Lifes
Appendix 5 Dose Rate/Shielding and Maximum Permissible Concentration In Air
Appendix 6 Glossary
Appendix 7 Facility Selection Criteria
Appendix 8 Radiation Safety Training - Individuals Working in Restricted Areas
Appendix 9 Training/Experience Requirements to Obtain and Use Radioactive Isotopes
Appendix 10 Accelerator Schematic
Appendix 11
- Declaration of Pregnancy, Embryo Fetal Protection Statement
- Radiation Safety Orientation for Pregnancy form
- Declaration of Pregnancy form
Appendix 12
Appendix 13
- Laboratory Rules for Radioactive Material Users
- Sanitary Sewer Release Criteria
- Spill Notification Action Limits
- Personnel Decontamination
- Decontamination Procedures
Appendix 14 Laboratory Decommissioning
Appendix 15 Radioactive Waste Disposal
- ODH: 3701-39, 3701:1-38, 3701:1-40, 3701:1-50, 3701:-1-52, 3701:1-54, 3701: 1-66
- NRC: 10 CFR Parts 19, 20, 30, 31, 71
- DOT: 49 CFR Parts 171-178
Appendix 17
Appendix 18
- Individuals Who Have Occasion to Enter Restricted Area form
- Occasional Visitor Orientation form
- Occasional Visitor Training
Appendix 19 Duties of Radiation Safety Office
Appendix 20 Transfer Forms
- A. Employee Transfer Form (from AU to AU)
- B. Request For Use Of Radioactive Isotope In New/Additional Laboratory Space (including transfer of isotope from building to building)
Appendix 21
- Radiation Safety Orientation Training Recording Form
- Accelerator Laboratory Orientation Training form
Appendix 22 Radiation Exposure History Form
Appendix 23
Appendix 24 Rules and Procedures for Operation of the Tritium Gas Cell
Appendix 25 Release of Decayed (non-radioactive) Solid Waste to Ordinary Refuse form and Instructions
Appendix 26 Film Badge/Bioassay (addition or deletion) Request Form
Appendix 27 Use, Transfer, Waste Log and Survey Record for Radioactive Materials (RAM)
Appendix 28 Faculty and Parental Responsibility for Minors Under the Age of 18 in Ohio University Laboratories
Appendix 29
Appendix 30 Safety Evaluation of Proposed Uses/Users
Appendix 31 Radiation Safety Committee Members
