All radiation workers are registered with the Office of Research Safety. All radiation workers are trained in laboratory-specific radiation safety practices and controls. All containers of radioactive material bear a warning label. Workers know the bioassay requirements and complete the bioassay column on inventory forms. The three-part radioactive waste cards attached to your drums and jugs are among the most important pieces of radiation program documentation, because we make regulatory and economic decisions based on the information you provide.
Errors can be costly or result in noncompliance.
Every drum and jug we deliver to your laboratory will have a blank waste card attached to it. You will need to keep extra cards on-hand if you generate liquid scintillation vial waste. If you generate any waste containing hazardous chemicals you must list each chemical component. Use this NUtrino as a training tool. Circulate it among the radiation workers in your group and have them sign and date the training form on the back.