You should perform experiments slowly and methodically, not as quickly as possible. Increasing your distance from a radiation source decreases the dose rate. It is acceptable to store radioactive materials in refrigerators or freezers containing food. It is not acceptable to store radioactive materials in refrigerators or freezers containing food, or anything intended for human consumption. It is NOT acceptable to store radioactive materials in refrigerators or freezers containing food, or anything intended for human consumption.
Any professor can order radioactive material, as long as they are tenured.
Any tenured professor cannot order radioactive materials. A faculty or staff member must be approved by the Radiation Safety Committee, who will review the person's training and experience using radioactive materials before granting status as an Authorized User. The Authorized User's experimental protocol must be approved by the Committee before they can order radioactive materials. Any tenured professor cannot order radioactive materials. A faculty or staff member must be approved by the Radiation Safety Committee, who will review the person's training and experience using radioactive materials before granting status as an Authorized User.