Radiological SafetyNets

Radiological Safety

SafetyNet

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Description

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Sharps Safety Guidelines  Guidelines on how to safely handle and dispose of sharps (i.e. scapels, needles, syringes, and laboratory glass, or pipette tips). 

9

Radioactive Waste Disposal Guidelines Guidelines of appropriate radioactive waste disposal (i.e. scintillation vials, radioactive solid and liquid waste) and waste minimization techniques. 

10

Limiting Exposure to Radiation Guidelines Guidelines of how to limit exposure to radiation by wearing proper personal protective equipment. 

37

Radioactive Spills, Splashes, and Decontamination General decontamination information regarding radioactive spills and splashes.

56

How to Monitor Your Lab for Radioactive Contamination How to maintain an ongoing radiation monitoring program for all radionuclide work areas. 

61

How to Maintain an Inventory/ Log for Radioactive Materials in Your Laboratory Information on how to maintain receipt, transfer, current inventory and disposal of all radioactive materials. 

67

Dosimetry: Personnel Monitoring for Radiation Workers Information regarding permissible radiation exposure for employees. 

71

Radiation and Human Health General Information regarding radiation exposure on human health. 

73

Laser Protective Eyewear Guidelines for how to choose laser protective eyewear. 

74

The Principal Investigator's Laser Safety Training Responsibilities  Information regarding the responsibilities of the laser safety training principal investigator.

75

Laser Warning Signs and Labeling Guidelines to follow to ensure the proper labeling and warning signs of lasers.

76

Safe Laser Practices Recommended control measures to follow for safe laser use.

77

Standard Operating Procedures for Lasers or Laser Systems Information regarding the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all lasers or laser systems.

78

Radiation Safety Requirement for Persons Using Radiation-Producing Machines Procedures that will help employees maintain radiation exposure As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).

100

Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) General information regarding electric and magnetic fields. 

106

Hazards of Ultraviolet Radiation General information regarding ultraviolet radiation coming from equipment such as biological safety cabinets, germicidal lamps, transluminators (UV light boxes), and Woods Lamps. This includes biological effects of UV and precautions to take when exposed to UV light.

108

Pregnancy and Reproductive Hazards in the Workplace: Chemical and Radiological Hazards  How to establish standards for handling chemicals and radioactive materials (including ionizing radiation) that can be reproductive hazards for both men and women. 

111

Required Postings An outline of postings required by Health and Safety regulations. 

113

Release of Equipment Guidelines to follow to properly decommission and decontaminate laboratory and analytical equipment which was used in conjunction with chemical, biological or radiological material prior to the release of equipment under their control or use. 

119

Use of Non-EPA Regulated Scintillation Cocktails  List of contractors to contact to dispose of  NON-EPA regulated Scintillation cocktails. 

121

Reporting Work-related Fatalities and Serious Injuries or Illness  Steps to follow when reporting work-related fatalities and serious injuries or illness. 

144

Laser Pointer Safety  A list of safety measures to follow when using a laser pointer as well as considerations for laser pointer purchases.