Sealed Source Safety Manual

21 Sealed Source Safety Manual • For additional information regarding the procurement of sealed sources refer to How do I Buy… Radioactive Isotopes. Security Principal Investigators (PIs) and lab personnel must ensure that license-specific sources are secured from unauthorized use, transfer, tampering, or theft. License-specific sources must be secured by at least one of the following • Keeping them under constant ‘line of sight’ surveillance by an approved user. • Locking the approved laboratory. • Placing them in locked, permanent storage (locked cabinet) within the approved use or storage area. Any known or suspected loss or theft of sources must be reported immediately to EH&S. Inventory PIs is required to maintain inventory records. To facilitate this process, EH&S provides an Inventory and Usage Log for each source/device. The location of each source is recorded by EH&S to facilitate leak testing and inventory requirements. If it becomes necessary to move a source to a new location, EH&S must be notified prior to the move. EH&S conducts a physical inventory of all license specific sources received and possessed under ISU’s Broadscope License at intervals not to exceed six months. If a source cannot be located, contact EH&S immediately. Equipment EH&S will help laboratories determine if a calibrated radiation detection meter is required for source verification. Contact EH&S to initiate the determination and receive assistance for selecting the correct meter. Storage The location of each source is recorded by EH&S to facilitate leak testing and inventory requirements. If it becomes necessary to move a source to a new location, either permanently or for an extended period of time, you must notify EH&S (515) 294-5359 prior to the move. Transfer If you intend to transfer the materials to another user or send Note: Contact EH&S immediately for any lost or missing source. Note: Storage cannot be used to avoid disposal fees!