1. Radioisotope Laboratory Techniques Day 2 Environmental Health & Safety Radiation Control & Radiological Services UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RADIATION SAFETY SHORT COURSE

2. Our Goals To provide you with the information to work smarter and safer! To fulfill the requirements of the University of Floridas Radioactive Materials license.

3. Lab Safety Checklist Complete Radiation Safety Inspection Quarterly Swipe survey Lists any deficiencies

4. Lab Safety Checklist 1.Caution Signs a.Doors b.Hoods c.Hardware d.Work Areas e.Refrigerators / Freezers f.Waste Areas

5. Lab Safety Checklist 1.Caution Signs a.Doors b.Hoods c.Hardware d.Work Areas e.Refrigerators / Freezers f.Waste Areas

6. Lab Safety Checklist 1.Caution Signs a.Doors b.Hoods c.Hardware d.Work Areas e.Refrigerators / Freezers f.Waste Areas

7. Lab Safety Checklist 1.Caution Signs a.Doors b.Hoods c.Hardware d.Work Areas e.Refrigerators / Freezers f.Waste Areas

8. Lab Safety Checklist 2. Required Postings a.Emergency Spill Procedures b.Notice to Employees c.Emergency Notification d.Laboratory Safety Rules

9. Lab Safety Checklist 2. Required Postings a.Emergency Spill Procedures b.Notice to Employees c.Emergency Notification d.Laboratory Safety Rules

10. Lab Safety Checklist 2. Required Postings a.Emergency Spill Procedures b.Notice to Employees c.Emergency Notification d.Laboratory Safety Rules

11. Lab Safety Checklist 2. Required Postings a.Emergency Spill Procedures b.Notice to Employees c.Emergency Notification d.Laboratory Safety Rules

12. Lab Safety Checklist 3. Survey Instruments a.Battery Check b.Calibrated within the last 9 months? c.Proper meter for isotopes in use? d.Is LSC information the same as last inspection?

13. Lab Safety Checklist 4. Waste Areas a.Properly Shielded? b.Properly Segregated? c.Stored properly? d.Are appropriate catchtrays under liquids?

14. Lab Safety Checklist 5. Protective Clothing a.Lab coat? b.Appropriate gloves? c.Eye protection?

15. Lab Safety Checklist 6. Lab Surveys and Documentation a.RC-1 Forms current? b.Radioisotope forms maintained (track RAM from cradle to grave)? c.Radioisotope transfer forms maintained? d.Adequate survey frequency and documentation? e.Spills involving personnel or > 100 mCi? f.Follow-up surveys, documentation, and decon of contaminated areas > 100mCi? g.Waste disposal receipts?

16. Lab Safety Checklist 6. Lab Surveys and Documentation a.RC-1 Forms current? b.Radioisotope forms maintained (track RAM from cradle to grave)? c.Radioisotope transfer forms maintained? d.Adequate survey frequency and documentation? e.Spills involving personnel or > 100 mCi? f.Follow-up surveys, documentation, and decon of contaminated areas > 100mCi? g.Waste disposal receipts?

17. Lab Safety Checklist 6. Lab Surveys and Documentation a.RC-1 Forms current? b.Radioisotope forms maintained (track RAM from cradle to grave)? c.Radioisotope transfer forms maintained? d.Adequate survey frequency and documentation? e.Spills involving personnel or > 100 mCi? f.Follow-up surveys, documentation, and decon of contaminated areas > 100mCi? g.Waste disposal receipts? AFTER EACH USE!

18. Lab Safety Checklist 6. Lab Surveys and Documentation a.RC-1 Forms current? b.Radioisotope forms maintained (track RAM from cradle to grave)? c.Radioisotope transfer forms maintained? d.Adequate survey frequency and documentation? e.Spills involving personnel or > 100 mCi? f.Follow-up surveys, documentation, and decon of contaminated areas > 100mCi? g.Waste disposal receipts? University limits for removable contamination: Beta/Gamma 100 dpm / 100 cm² Alpha 50 dpm / 100 cm²

19. When to document a survey? A survey must be documented within seven days of isotope use (Best to schedule one day a week) OR If the lab has isotope storage only (no use) or waste still on hand…a documented survey once a month

20. Lab Safety Checklist 6. Lab Surveys and Documentation a.RC-1 Forms current? b.Radioisotope forms maintained (track RAM from cradle to grave)? c.Radioisotope transfer forms maintained? d.Adequate survey frequency and documentation? e.Spills e.Spills involving personnel or > 100 mCi? f.Follow-up surveys, documentation, and decon of contaminated areas > 100mCi? g.Waste disposal receipts? Minor Spill < 100 µCi of activity < 5 mR/hr at one foot

21. In the Event of a Minor Spill Notify everyone in the area Prevent the spread of contamination Call for help if needed Decontaminate Only trained staff may handle spill Monitor potentially contaminated staff first (before leaving the area) Lab coat and gloves (shoe covers if necessary) Start from the outside and work your way in Use absorbent paper and detergent as needed Survey Below 100 dpm / 100 cm²

22. Major Spills Personal contamination or injury >100 µCi of activity >5 mR/hour at one foot

23. In the Event of a Major Spill Remove individuals from danger Call 911 if serious injury Limit the spread of contamination & shield if possible Call Radiation Control Close, lock and post the room Decontaminate under the direction of Radiation Control

24. PersonalDecontamination: Personal Decontamination: Remove contaminated clothing Use sticky tape Flush with water Soap and warm water Mild abrasives, soft brush and water Detergents Mild organic acid (citric) Wear gloves

25. Lab Safety Checklist 6. Lab Surveys and Documentation a.RC-1 Forms current? b.Radioisotope forms maintained (track RAM from cradle to grave)? c.Radioisotope transfer forms maintained? d.Adequate survey frequency and documentation? e.Spills involving personnel or > 100 mCi? f.Follow-up surveys, documentation, and decon of contaminated areas > 100mCi? g.Waste disposal receipts?

26. Lab Safety Checklist 6. Lab Surveys and Documentation a.RC-1 Forms current? b.Radioisotope forms maintained (track RAM from cradle to grave)? c.Radioisotope transfer forms maintained? d.Adequate survey frequency and documentation? e.Spills involving personnel or > 100 mCi? f.Follow-up surveys, documentation, and decon of contaminated areas > 100mCi? g.Waste disposal receipts?

27. Lab Safety Checklist 7. General Lab Safety a.Fume hood calibrated every 12 months? b.Absorbent paper used in designated work areas (plastic side down)? c.Food or drinks in work area? d.Proper shielding for isotopes? e.Adequate security? f.Survey of hands and feet after every use?

28. Top Priority….. SECURITY! Must be locked at all times when no one is present Includes radioactive waste Challenge everyone that you do not know! Challenge everyone that you do not know!

29. Lab Safety Checklist 8. Personnel Monitoring a.Whole body badge? b.Extremity badge (P-32 in quantities > 1mCi)? c.Exposure reports readily available? d.Thyroid counts required (I-125 > 1mCi in any 1 month) e.Urine bioassay required for quantities of H-3 > 25 mCi in any 1 month)

30. Action Steps Deficiencies Corrected ASAP Memos Sent to PI, Department Chair, Asst. RCO, RCO 10 days to resolve problems and reply Three memos in 12 months Radiation Control Committee takes direct action with PI and Department Chair

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