Appendix III: Research Radioisotope User Responsibilities

Updated May 2020

Appendix III: Research Radioisotope User Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a user of radioactive material are listed below.

  1. You must complete Basic Radiation Safety Training Class and pass the quiz before using radioisotopes.
  2. You must review and know where the permit(s) covering your use of radioisotopes are posted.
  3. You must use only the radioisotopes listed on your permit.
  4. You must use radioisotopes only in the locations listed on your permit.
  5. You must only dispose of liquid radioactive waste down sinks designated for this purpose, and you must complete the sink disposal log.
  6. You must know how to perform surveys for radioactive contamination.
  7. You must wear a laboratory coat, safety glasses and protective gloves when working with radioactive materials.
  8. You must know how to respond and who to contact in an emergency.
  9. You must remove all radioactive symbols from labels prior to disposal.
  10. 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.
  11. You must read and understand protocol specific safety requirements and laboratory SOPs.
  12. You must follow all laboratory safety procedures at all times.
  13. You must report any accident, potential exposure, or safety concerns to your supervisor immediately.

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