Security over all forms of radioactive material is essential. NMSU Safety Office inspects for security of radioactive materials during semi-annual laboratory surveys. Infractions are reported to Permittees who are responsible for implementing corrective actions. Security Measures Physical barriers such as locked boxes or drawers, locked refrigerators, locked laboratory doors must be established to control access to radioactive materials. If laboratory is unattended, radioactive materials must be secured.
Procedural barriers limit access to only authorized individuals resulting in restricted areas.
These restricted areas and barriers are enforced by the Permittee or other authorized persons who challenge suspicious, unknown, or uncleared persons. Only persons with proper training and a legitimate need should have keys to the laboratory. The RSO must be informed of any lost or stolen radioactive material or source. Failure to do so will result in suspension or termination of the Radiation Use Permit. The RSO will assist in the effort to recover, investigate and report lost radioactive material.