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6 Radiation for Radionuclide Users Minimizing Exposure Time 33 Maximizing Distance from the Source 34 Shielding the Source 35 Internal Radiation Protection 37 Protection Against Ingestion 37 Protection Against Inhalation 37 Protection Against Absorption 37 Protection Against Injection 37 Radiation Monitoring 38 Contamination Surveys 38 Dose Rate Surveys 38 Facility Audits by the RSO 39 Basic Procedures, Practices, and Rules for the Safe Use of Radioactive Materials 39 Personnel Monitoring 41 Dosimeters 41 Bioassays 41 Recording of Monitoring Data 41 Emergency And Decontamination Procedures 42 Minor Spills 42 Major Spills or Releases 42 Accidents Involving Personal Injury 43 Decontamination Procedures 43 Radiation Safety General References University Nondiscrimination Statement 44