During the routine inspections, Radiation Safety personnel will ensure radiation areas are posted correctly. F. Radioactive Waste 1. All radioactive waste resulting from the use of RAM at UT Southwestern shall be disposed of in such a way as to prevent the occurrence of a hazard to the health of personnel, to the value of property, and to the welfare of the community. Radioactive waste shall be stored and disposed of as described by the Radioactive Waste section in Procedure 7. Following this procedure will ensure compliance with the TRCR and the specifications of UT Southwestern's Broad Scope RAM License.
Radioactive waste is to be collected and stored in clearly labeled impermeable containers.
Lead and other non-radioactive waste shall not be placed in radioactive waste containers. Radioactive waste shall be disposed of by Radiation Safety personnel unless specific prior arrangements have been approved by the Radiation Safety Officer. Shielding may be required in order to reduce radiation exposures to acceptable levels. Radioactive waste containers shall never be placed in hallways. Solid Waste Solid radioactive waste shall be segregated based on the radioisotopes' half-life.