Sealed Source Safety Manual

16 Sealed Source Safety Manual Department of Public Health (IDPH) rules, Iowa State University’s export controls policy, and ISU Surplus procedures. Disposal Disposal of large generally licensed devices must be completed through ISU Surplus or the equipment manufacturer, with EH&S guidance. To request a lab equipment disposal, submit a Laboratory Equipment Disposal Form to EH&S. Iowa State University is not licensed to remove embedded sources from generally licensed devices. Devices with embedded sources may require removal of the generally licensed material by the manufacturer or their service representative. Disposal costs are the responsibility of the PI. Equipment storage to avoid disposal expense is not permitted. Disposal of small generally licensed materials, such as static eliminators, areprocessed throughEH&S.Place thevial consignment sheet from the Inventory and Usage Log with the sealed source, do not place the consignment sheet inside the container with the source. Contact EH&S to request material pick-up. Transportation Transportation of generally licensed materials must be in accordance with Iowa State University procedures and Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) rules. EH&S must be notified before the transportation takes place. Only Iowa State University vehicles may be used to transport generally licensed materials. Contact EH&S for additional information. Campus – All packages used to transport generally licensed devices on campus must be strong, tight containers that will not leak under normal transportation conditions. All transportation mishaps such as leakage, theft, or damage must be reported to EH&S upon discovery. The outside of the package must include the: • Radioactive marking • Name of the PI • Radionuclide(s) • Activity (in dpm, µCi, mCi, or Bq) Off-Campus – Iowa State University personnel may be required to transport generally licensed materials across public roads to off-campus locations. IDPH, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and Department of Transportation (DOT) transportation rules for shipment and carriage must be followed. EH&S must review and approve all transportation of sources to off-campus locations. Proper documentation for off-campus work will be provided by EH&S. Note: Transfers must have prior approval! Note: The PI is responsible for disposal costs.