Sealed Source Safety Manual

19 Sealed Source Safety Manual Transfer If you intend to transfer the materials to another user or send it to ISU Surplus, you must notify EH&S prior to that transfer. All transfers of generally licensed material must follow IDPH rules, Iowa State University’s export controls policy, and ISU Surplus procedures. Disposal Disposal of check sources is completed through EH&S. Place the vial 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 check sources 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 check sources. Contact EH&S for additional information. Campus – All packages used to transport check sources 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 • 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 check sources to off-campus locations. IDPH, Nuclear Regulatory Comission, and 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 : PI is responsible for disposal costs.

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