Laboratory Radiation Clearance Checklist

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Notify REHS of Intended Change - check all that apply:
 1 Moving radioactive material research to new lab space
 1 Lab is being vacated/renovated
 1 PI is leaving the University

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Radioactive Waste
Arrange for removal of all radioactive wastes.  You can request a radioactive waste pickup at http://rehs.rutgers.edu or by calling 732-445-2550. Carefully review the inventory to ensure all waste is accounted for.

 

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Radioactive Materials - Unsealed
Stock radioactive materials can be prepared and transported by REHS upon request.  Lab staff are prohibited from transferring or transporting radioactive material without REHS approval.

 

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Radioactive Materials - Sealed Sources
Federal (NRC, DOT) and State regulations specifically require REHS to supervise the relocation or transfer of all radiation sources.  Notify REHS in advance if a liquid scintillation counter or a gas chromatograph with an electron capture detector needs to be moved, transferred or disposed.

 

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Labeled Equipment
All equipment posted “radioactive” must be surveyed

  • Wipe test results: < than 100 dpm/100 cm2 AND
  • Meter survey results < or = background measurements
  • THEN Remove/Deface “radioactive” postings

 

If the wipe test OR meter survey results exceed the criteria

  • Decontaminate and re-survey Contact REHS

 

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Freezers
Accumulated ice in freezers used to stored H-3 or C-14 should be sampled and analyzed for contamination.  Contact REHS for guidance.

 

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Lab Survey
Perform a wipe test of the laboratory.  Decontaminated and re-survey any area exceeding 100 dpm/100 cm2.   Fax the results to REHS.

 

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Last Updated:2/18/09
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