Recommended Checklist for New Labs Using Radioactive materials

Equipment/Documents

Portable Detection Instrument

Other survey equipment (LSC, Gamma Counter)

Waste Containers

Shielding

Dosimeters and ring badges (if necessary)

Radiation Safety publications binder

Trained Workers list posted

Copies of Authorization Documents

Proper Lab Signage

Proper Labeling for use areas

Proper PPE (gloves, lab coats, eye protection)

Certified Fume Hood (if needed)

Procedure Review

Ordering isotope

Isotope/Waste accounting (USE ACCOUNTING SHEETS!)

Requesting a waste pickup

Performing lab survey, required survey frequency, proper survey documentation

Changes that warrant authorization amendments, how to amend authorizations

Smear survey of vials

Sink disposal requirements (if necessary)

Eating and drinking policy

Returning dosimeters in a timely manner

Bioassay requirements and procedures

Security issues

Route plan for pickup of orders from HSD to lab

For any question, please call the Radiation Safety Office at 315-5890