Sealed Source Safety Manual

27 Sealed Source Safety Manual • Worksite contact information. Additional information may be required depending on the requirements of the specific state. Transportation Nuclear gauges are required to meet the marking and labeling requirements described in IDPH, Department of Transportation (DOT), and NRC rules. Correct shipping papers, package certifications, sealed source certificates, leak tests documents, emergency notices and procedures, and driver instructions are also required. All shipping documents must be signed by a shipper holding a radioactive materials shippers certification. EH&S will serve as the shipper and assist the PI and laboratory with correct shipping documents. Laboratory personnel or the vehicle driver will serve as the courier. A Certified Driver’s License (CDL) is required to transport yellow-III labeled packages. DOT does list specific requirements for couriers. Operating Procedures Laboratory SOPs for nuclear gauges should include the following safety guidelines. • Use the nuclear gauge according to the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. • Wear personal dosimetry, if issued, and follow the proper dosimetry use guidelines. • Ensure the gauge is in a shielded and locked position before handling. • Always maintain constant line-of-sight surveillance and immediate control of the nuclear gauge when it is not in storage. • Do not touch the unshielded source rod with your fingers, hands, or any part of your body. • Do not look under the portable gauge when the source rod is being lowered into the ground. • If the source is to be extended greater than 3 feet into the ground ensure that the hole is free of debris and that the walls will not collapse, resulting in the inability to retract the source. • Return the source to the shielded position after each measurement. If the source cannot be retracted to its shielded position, follow your emergency procedures and contact EH&S.