38 Radioactive Materials Safety Manual Environmental Health and Safety Annual Reviews In order to ensure that safety rules are observed and that RAM has been adequately controlled and used, EH&S staff conducts periodic surveys and audits of radiation laboratories. During these audits general safety surveys will also be completed. The criteria for the general safety surveys can be found on the EH&S website. Radioactive Material Audits Radionuclide laboratory audits are performed at least annually. During each audit, the PI‘s radionuclide inventory, authorization, RAM processes, training records, and contamination survey records are reviewed and worker performance is evaluated. Any problems encountered by EH&S during the audit are discussed with laboratory staff or the laboratory supervisor and, when necessary, with the PI. Authorized personnel are responsible for correcting any problems identified through EH&S audits. Written corrective action plans may be required by EH&S. EH&S is available to assist the laboratory in correcting problems. RAM inspection criteria is available for laboratory use at the EH&S website or by contacting EH&S radiation safety staff. Radioactive Material Surveys EH&S completes compliance surveys in active research spaces at least quarterly and support spaces are surveyed at least annually. During each survey, both external radiation levels and surface contamination levels are monitored. Any problems encountered by EH&S during the survey are discussed with laboratory staff or the laboratory supervisor and, when necessary, with the PI. Laboratory personnel are responsible for correcting any problems identified through EH&S surveys. Written corrective action plans may be required to be submitted to the EH&S. EH&S is available to assist the laboratory in correcting problems.
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