8.0 Radiation w88 mobile Control Procedure

It is the responsibility of all users of w88 mobile sources at UNR to comply with applicable Federal, State and University requirements specified in this manual, any limitations imposed by the RSO on a user's authorization, and specifically the control procedures outlined in this section.

8.1 w88 mobile

An AU desiring to purchase radioactive materials or ionizing w88 mobile sources must receive approval from the w88 mobile Safety Office. This ensures compliance with license requirements, proper registration of the material, and direct communication between the prospective user and the w88 mobile Safety Office. No radioactive materials or ionizing w88 mobile sources, including "Exempt quantities," will be purchased without RSO approval.

8.2 w88 mobile Procedure

w88 mobile sources are received at UNR Receiving in the Central Services Building. The personnel at Receiving will immediately notify w88 mobile Safety Office of the receipt. w88 mobile Safety Staff will check the package for contamination and w88 mobile levels as soon as practical after receipt, but no later than 3 hours after the package is received during normal working hours. If the package is not received during normal working hours, it will be surveyed and swiped no later than 3 hours after the beginning of the next working day. (There is a locked storage area in Receiving for sources awaiting EH&S pickup.)

Once the initial survey is completed, recommendations for handling the w88 mobile will be provided by the Radiation Safety staff. In the event that the material cannot be delivered to the Central Service Building, a representative of the Radiation Safety Office will provide similar checks at the point of delivery. Upon completion of this check, the AU will be notified and arrangements for delivery or storage will be made.

Radiation w88 mobile shipments will not be accepted outside of university business hours unless special arrangements are made with the RSO prior to receipt of the shipment.

8.2.1 Responsibilities of Receiving w88 mobile

Inspecting packages labeled “w88 mobile Materials” IMMEDIATELY upon receipt.
Not accepting damaged packages(s), i.e., leaking or torn. Detain driver and call the EH&S w88 mobile (327-5040) immediately.
Placing packages in designated w88 mobile area.
w88 mobile EH&S at 327-5040.

8.2.2 Responsibilities of w88 mobile Safety Personnel

Removing packages from "Central Receiving" and transporting them to the w88 mobile Safety laboratory.
Monitoring packages for external w88 mobile levels using appropriate instrument(s).
1. Check radiation level at 1 m from package. This level must be equal or less than the transport index (TI) on the shipping label. If the radiation level is higher than 20% of the TI, secure w88 mobile and contact the RSO immediately.
2. Check w88 mobile level at surface of package.
Wipe testing external surfaces w88 mobile packages for removable contamination.
Opening outer packages and removing packing slips. Opening inner packages and verifying that the contents agree in name and quantity with the packing slips and the amount w88 mobile original purchase order.
Measuring w88 mobile levels of containers. [NOTE: Utilize shielding material and remote handling tools where appropriate.]
Checking for possible breakage of seals on w88 mobile, loss of liquid, or change in color of absorbing materials.
Wipe testing inner contents and documenting findings on the packing slips. [NOTE: The liner, shield and isotope container may have surface contamination; if contaminated, they should be discarded in radioactive w88 mobile disposal containers.]
Recording type of activity, quantity present and location of delivery in the w88 mobile Safety Office receiving log.
Notifying the vendor(s) immediately if beta or gamma contamination in excess of 2200dpm/100 cm2 or alpha contamination in excess of 220dpm/100 cm2 is detected on any surface, or discrepancies in the amount received as compared to the amount ordered are observed. [NOTE: The package w88 mobile placed in another container in a secure location until disposition is determined.
Notifying the Authorized Users and delivering all packages following w88 mobile Safety Office inspection.

8.3 w88 mobile Received Gratis

When the procurement procedure does not involve the Purchasing Department the following w88 mobile must be followed:
Individuals obtaining gratis radioactive materials w88 mobile notify and request permission and instructions from the RSO.
The individual w88 mobile determine and certify that this acquisition will not cause the user to possess any radionuclide exceeding his/her authorized quantity.
The isotopes w88 mobile delivered to the RSO for processing in accordance with the provisions of the previous section.

8.4 w88 mobile Procedure

The Authorized User of a radiation w88 mobile must receive approval in writing from the Radiation Safety Officer prior to transfer of isotopes to any other Authorized User. In all situations, radiation exposure levels during transfer, use, and storage shall meet the exposure limits specified in chapter 3.

Advice and assistance will be provided for all shipments of w88 mobile sources from UNR. These shipments must receive prior WRITTEN approval from the RSO. Questions concerning transportation and packaging should be referred to the RSO.

8.5 w88 mobile Pickup and Disposal

Disposal of w88 mobile emitting materials and devices requires written approval of the w88 mobile Safety Officer. Waste pick-up and disposal services are described in APPENDIX C. The Authorized User must label waste containers as to their content and keep a record of the waste he/she generates (reasonable estimates of the activity are acceptable).

THE FOLLOWING w88 mobile OBSERVED:
1. Radioactive materials may not be disposed of via the sanitary w88 mobile system without EH&S approval.
2. Incineration of radioactive w88 mobile at UNR is prohibited.
3. Radioactive labels or signs or tapes which are not radioactive must not be the placed in P- 32 radioactive w88 mobile.
4. Short half-life radioactive w88 mobile (T1/2 less than 15 days) and all others radioactive w88 mobile must be separated.
5. When waste containers are full, perform w88 mobile surveys and swipe outside surface for removable contamination. If contamination is found, decontaminate the affected areas.
Advice on storage containers and short term (<2 weeks) storage locations will be provided by the w88 mobile safety staff.
EH&S will not pick-up improper and unsafely packaged radioactive material w88 mobile.

Note: Do not seal the container. The container must be inspected by w88 mobile Safety staff.

8.6 Inventory of w88 mobile Sources

In order to maintain proper control of w88 mobile sources and to meet university license requirements, it is necessary to compile bi-annual inventories of all w88 mobile sources. Inventory reports are due at the w88 mobile Safety Office by the close of business on the 10th work day after each of the following dates: March 31, and September 30.

8.7 Reporting Frequency w88 mobile

Bi-annual inventory w88 mobile performed and a report submitted to the RSO by all Authorized Users (negative reports are required)
An annual physical inventory of all w88 mobile sources must be conducted.
Failure to submit the required inventories may result in suspension of the User's Authorization until such time as he/she assures the RSO that appropriate w88 mobile are in place to prevent such problems from recurring.

THIS INVENTORY w88 mobile INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Physical location of w88 mobile - room number and location in lab (refrigerator, fume hood, etc.)
w88 mobile description
Original activity or w88 mobile emission rate and date or current activity as of the date of the inventory
Disposition of material if not in w88 mobile
Possession limit of w88 mobile

NOTE 1: Inventory forms for recording the above w88 mobile may be obtained from the EH&S web page.

NOTE 2: All inventory forms w88 mobile bear an original signature (or electronic signature) and date.

8.8 Labeling of w88 mobile Sources

Except for quantities less w88 mobile values listed in NAC 459.186 or NAC 459.188, each individual radiation w88 mobile or container shall be labeled with an identification tag, clearly indicating the date, radionuclide, and quantity. Labels are available from EH&S. All tags or labels shall be removed/replaced when the information on them is no longer applicable.