United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Radiation Safety Procedures Manual
The Radiation Safety Procedures Manual has been compiled to present radiation safety policies, procedures, and regulations for Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) and associated facilities. We all share the responsibility for the protection of all individuals from unnecessary radiation exposure. The policies, procedures, and regulations are necessary to ensure safety and are not intended to interfere with the use of radiation or radioactive materials. Questions related to the policies, procedures, and regulations set forth in this manual should be directed to the Radiation Safety Office, Gatch Hall/Clinical Building Room 159, Phone: 274-4797. Furthermore, copies of the pertinent federal and state regulations, university license, license conditions and supporting documentation, operating procedures, notices of violation, proposed civil penalties or orders and any response to same are available for review in the Radiation Safety Office.
A. Rulemaking/Enforcement Agencies and Committees:
- 1. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State of Indiana
- 2. Radiation Safety Council
- 3. Radionuclide Radiation Safety Committee
- 4. Radioactive Drug Research Committee
- 5. Machine-Produced Radiation Safety Committee
- 6. Radiation Safety Office/Officer
B. Permits/Permit Holders
- 1. Radionuclide Use Permits for Human Research (In-Vivo)
- 2. Radionuclide Use Permits for Non-Human Use (In-Vitro and research)
- 3. Amendments to Radionuclide Use Permits
- 4. Renewal or Cancellation of Radionuclide Use Permits
- 5. General Responsibilities of the Permit Holder
- 6. Designation of Interim Permit Holder During Absence
C. Laboratory Authorization
- 1. Initial Authorization of Radionuclide Laboratories
- 2. Modification of Radionuclide Laboratories
- 3. Close-Out Survey of Authorized Radionuclide Laboratories
D. Personnel Authorization
- 1. Authorization for Individuals to Use Radioactive Material
- 2. Responsibilities of Each Authorized User
E. Maximum Permissible Radiation Dose Limits for Individuals
- 1. External/Internal Exposure Limits for Occupationally Exposed Individuals
- 2. Limits for the Embryo/Fetus of Declared Pregnant Workers
- 3. The ALARA Program
F. Personnel Monitoring
- 1. Determination of the Need for Personnel Monitoring
- 2. Procedures for Initiating Personnel Monitoring
- 3. Types of Personnel Monitoring
- 4. Frequency of Personnel Monitoring
- 5. Exchanging Personnel Monitoring Devices
- 6. General Procedures for the Care and Use of Personnel Monitoring Devices
- 7. Exposure Reports and Histories
- 8. Bioassays
G. Ordering, Receipt, and Transfer of Radioactive Material
- 1. Ordering Radioactive Material
- 2. Receipt of Radioactive Shipments
- 3. Transferring Radioactive Material - On Campus
- 4. Transferring Radioactive Material - Off Campus
- 5. Radionuclide Inventory
H. Instrumentation
I. Use of Material
J. Posting and Labeling
K. Surveys
L. Decontamination and Shielding Requirements
- 1. Contamination and Exposure Rate Limits
- 2. Decontamination of Areas and Equipment
- 3. Decontamination of Skin
- 4. Decontamination of Wounds
- 5. Procedures Following the Accidental Ingestion of Radioactivity
- 6. Shielding Radioactive Material
M. Radwaste Disposal
N. Radionuclide Inventory and Survey Book
O. Audits By RSO
P. Radiation Emergency Procedures
- 1. Emergency Phone Numbers for Radiation Safety Assistance
- 2. General Considerations for Radiation Emergencies
- 3. Spills Involving Radioactive Material
- 4. Fires and Other Major Emergencies
- 5. Injuries to Personnel Involving Radiation Hazards
Appendices:
- AA. Radiation Safety Forms
- BB. Basic Procedures for Utilizing a Survey Meter
- CC. NRC Reg Guide 8.13 Effects on the Embryo/Fetus of Exposure to Radiation and other Environmental Hazards
- DD. List of Acronyms
- EE. Radionuclide Fact Sheet
- FF. NRC Regulatory Guide 8.29 Instructions Concerning Risks from Occupational Radiation Exposure
