2. ANNUAL RADIATION SAFETY TRAINING 2018-2019

3. RSO
Telisa Goins, is serving as the Interim Radiation Safety Officer and handles our radiation program. If you have any questions regarding UA’s program, please contact Telisa at or call

4. Annual radiation safety training is required of all sublicensees and personnel and/or students who work in an area where radiation is produced or sources are utilized.

5. Waste
One of the changes for this year is the way that radioactive wastes are managed in the laboratory.

6. SAA
When radioactive wastes are generated it must be placed in temporary storage within the lab where it was generated. This area must be designated as a Satellite Accumulation Area (SAA) for radioactive wastes.

7. There are a few specific rules that apply to an SAA, but for the most part radioactive waste is managed as it has been for the last few years.

8. Containers
All radioactive waste containers must be kept closed and only opened when material is being added.

9. Waste Labels
Containers must be labeled with the RSO number, isotope and amount of radioactive material present in the container.

10. Pick-Up Request
You can schedule a Radiation waste pickup by going to the EHS web site. Under the Research heading, select radiation safety, then Request Pickup.

11. Management
Radioactive waste management is very complex and the regulations are extensive. If you have any questions or need assistance contact EHS at

12. Emergency Contacts
In the event of a spill or emergency, alert others and contact EHS at
If needed contact UAPD at
EHS has a fully equipped hazmat response team, in the event that they are needed.

13. Meter Calibration
Another change this year, is the Radiation Detection Instrument Calibrations. The state of Alabama requires all instruments be calibrated annually. EHS can assist with the calibrations.

14. Security
Please make sure all radiation areas are locked when personnel are not present.

15. Labels and signage
Please ensure that ALL designated radiation areas are labeled and have the appropriate signage posted.

16. PPE Please make sure the appropriate PPE is utilized.
Eye protection should be worn in all radiations areas.
Always have appropriate shielding available as needed.

17. Completion
You are almost finished with your annual training for In order to get credit please the answers to EHS along with the information requested on the last slide.
Thank you!

18. 1. Who is required to complete annual training?
A. everyone who works with sources of radiation
B. professors
C. sublicensees
D. students

19. 2.Radioactive waste is placed __________________.
A. in bags
B. within the designated SAA for radiation waste
C. in storage
D. in specific DOT containers

20. 3. Radiation waste containers must be ____________________.
A. red
B. emptied when full
C. 55 gallon drums
D. kept closed

21. 4. Waste containers are labeled with_________________.
A. RSO number, isotope and amount of activity
B. room number, PI, protocol number
C. contents
D. emergency information

22. 5. Schedule a waste pickup by ____________________.
A. contacting the RSO
B. notifying the Chair of the RCAC
C. signing up on the waiting list
D. complete a pickup request on the EHS web site

23. 6._________ is responsible for picking up and managing radioactive waste.
A. The sublicensee
B. The NRC
C. EHS
D. The Radiation Control Advisory Committee

24. 7. How often does the STATE require radiation detection instruments be calibrated?
A. Quarterly
B. Annually
C. Weekly
D. Only when needed

25. 8. Radiation areas should be kept locked
______________.
A. when personnel is working in the lab
B. only during holidays and breaks
C. when personnel are not present
D. during weekends

26. 9. Eye protection should be worn ______________.
A. at all times in radiation areas
B. only when you are using an X-Ray machine
C. when needed
D. only during inspections

27. 10. Radiation warning signage should be posted _______________.
A. only in X-Ray areas
B. only on entrance doors
C. when you are using radioactive materials
D. all designated radiation areas

28. Email your answers to the 10 questions to tgoins@fa. ua
your answers to the 10 questions to along with your name, CWID, the room number and building where you will be working with radiation sources. You must do this to get credit for annual training.