Sealed Source Safety Manual

22 Sealed Source Safety Manual it to ISU Surplus, you must notify EH&S prior to that transfer. All transfers of license-specific sources must follow IDPH rules, Iowa State University’s export controls policy, and ISU Surplus procedures. Disposal Disposal of license-specific sources, such as beta therapy 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. Disposal of devices containing license-specific sources must be completed through ISU Surplus or the equipment manufacturer under EH&S guidance. Submit a Laboratory Equipment Disposal Form to EH&S to start the process. Transportation All transportation of license-specific sources and devices 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 any transfers or shipments take place. Campus – All packages used to sources on campus must be strong, tight containers thatwill not leakunder 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 license specific sources to off-campus locations. IDPH, NRC, and DOT transportation rules for shipment and carriagemust 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.