Sealed Source Safety Manual

9 Sealed Source Safety Manual Note : All new applications must be reviewed and approved by the RSC. Note: All new protocols must be approved by the RSC. B. Process Planning The use of sealed sources under Iowa State University’s (ISU’s) licenses requires the approval of the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC). New projects or changes to existing projects must be reviewed and approved by the RSC. Principal investigators (PIs) wanting to use sealed sources must apply for a Sealed Source Use Authorization. Authorizations may be revoked for non-compliance of procedures, deliberate misuse of sealed sources, or for failing to complete annual training. Authorization Process Application for Initial Use The PI must submit a completed Sealed Source Use Application to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S). Application forms are available from the Office of Responsible Research (ORR) website or the Radiation Safety section of the EH&S website. See the Appendix for application instructions. Review and Approval of Application API will submit an application to the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for review. The RSO may request additional information before submitting the application to the RSC for approval. The RSC will render a decision for or against approval and inform the RSO. Special conditions may be specified on the authorization based on the reviews. An approved Sealed Source Use Authorization will be sent to the PI and an appointment will be made to set-up the laboratory. Laboratory Set–Up Upon approval EH&S staff will contact the PI to schedule set up the lab and hang required postings. Authorization Amendments PIs and lab personnel are only allowed to use sealed sources as outlined by their approved procedures. Modification to an existing procedure or the addition of a new procedure requires the approval of the RSC through an authorization amendment. To amend an authorization a written request must be submitted to the RSO for review. The amendment will be forwarded to the RSC for approval. Minor changes, such as adding personnel, increasing possession limits, or changing storage and use locations are reviewed and approved by the RSO. Extensive changes such as adding additional sources, or devices will be reviewed by the RSC.