Radiation Safety Update for RSOs Liz Houser, Health Physicist October 2009

Radiation Safety Services Training –online at –In-person refresher training Emergency Response Materials Management –Transfers –Orders –Waste Licensing & Safety –Permits –Audits/Record Keeping –Dosimetry –Informational Literature

Orphaned Materials Incident Situation: Call indicates that several vials labeled for radioactive material have been delivered to a dental school RSO. Materials were brought in by the widow of a PI who was clearing their house for sale. Response: RPD conducts surveys of the house and biological monitoring of the widow. No contamination found. RPD also accepts several vials for waste disposal through proper streams. Take Away: The RPD is happy to accept orphaned vials for proper disposal. These vials dated back to pre-1981 (some dated 1973). The PI had been retired from the U for a number of years. We want to dispose of materials properly before it comes to this.

How Can I Help? Let researchers know that RPD is here to help – we won’t punish researchers for an orphaned vial. Keep RPD in the loop – if you hear about a rad lab closing or moving, let us know. We can help with recovering or moving materials safely and legally

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