Your responsibilities as a user of radioactive material are listed below.- You must complete Basic Radiation Safety Training Class and pass the quiz before using radioisotopes.
- You must review and know where the permit(s) covering your use of radioisotopes are posted.
- You must use only the radioisotopes listed on your permit.
- You must use radioisotopes only in the locations listed on your permit.
- You must only dispose of liquid radioactive waste down sinks designated for this purpose, and you must complete the sink disposal log.
- You must know how to perform surveys for radioactive contamination.
- You must wear a laboratory coat, safety glasses and protective gloves when working with radioactive materials.
- You must know how to respond and who to contact in an emergency.
- You must remove all radioactive symbols from labels prior to disposal.
- You must participate in the whole body and ring radiation dosimetry program if you work with greater than 1 millicurie of gamma (Cr-51) or positron emitter or with 1 millicurie of greater than 500 keV maximum energy beta emitter (P-32) at one time.
- You must read and understand protocol specific safety requirements and laboratory SOPs.
- You must follow all laboratory safety procedures at all times.
- You must report any accident, potential exposure, or safety concerns to your supervisor immediately.
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