| Much of the program is defined in the
Radiation Safety Manual. |
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| The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has developed various guides
for the nuclear industry. One guide of particular utility at Santa Clara
University is NRC Reg-Guide 8.13
Instruction Concerning Prenatal Radiation Exposure. |
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| Some of the regulatory guidelines that we are bound to are derived
from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Many of the State
regulations incorporate parts of CFR for use of radioactive materials
(see 10 CFR 20). |
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| Common units in radiation |
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| Laboratories that use radioactive materials in unsealed formed are
classified to
determine the standards for that laboratory. |
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| Laboratories using and/or storing radioactive materials are required
to be posted. |
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| Transporting hazardous
materials on campus |
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| Special care and caution must be exercised by all research and other
individuals handling sharp objects
that may present a risk. Proper handling
of sharps |
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| Some fundamentals about
radiation for training purposes.
Glossary of terms. |
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| Currently exposure monitoring is performed for individuals working
with radiation sources (radioactive material and x-rays) with
film badges. The badge should be
worn between the collar and waist and external of your protective
clothing. We do not issue film badges or
ring badges for work with H-3 or
S-35. The radiation from these sources will not penetrate the cover on
the film. |
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| A copy of the Periodic Table
can provide additional information. |
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| Ordering radioactive materials
must be coordinated through the RSO to ensure that the University is
authorized this material. The Principle Investigator is authorized to
use the material. The RSO must ensure that the current inventory does
not exceed the license limits. |
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| Inventory
requirements for radioactive materials must be maintained for
regulatory inspection. If you receive, ship or relocate the
radioactive material ensure that you coordinate with the RSO.
If you need an Excel method to maintain your inventories,
contact the RSO or use the following
Excel sample
file. Just fill in the required information that is highlighted
in "Yellow" at the top of the page. |
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| If you are working with unsealed radioactive materials you are
required to perform contamination surveys.
A secondary check is coordinated by the RSO. This does not release you
from performing your surveys. Here is
how to perform a laboratory
contamination survey in your laboratory. |
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| Maintaining fume hoods is
performed by measuring the face velocity. It is recommended to measure
the face velocity with the fume hood in the condition that you will be
using it (with all of your stuff already in it) to determine if the hood
is providing the level of protection needed. The face velocity of the
hoods must be verified annually by the RSO. |
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| There are general
laboratory procedures for unsealed radioactive material. Wearing the
proper
safety attire is strongly emphasized when working in laboratories. |
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| Inventory requirements for x-ray systems
are maintained by the RSO and submitted to the regulatory agency along
with the appropriate registration fee. |
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| Contaminated materials Shipments
of Hazardous Chemical, Radioactive and Biohazardous Materials may be
contaminated. Movement of hazardous materials
on campus must follow
established guidelines. Guidelines for shipping is provided to assist the researcher in
meeting the shipping standards. |
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