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Radiation Safety Manual

Revised: January 1994

Signoff Sheet Removed

     1.1. President
     1.2. Radiation Safety Committee (RSC)
     1.3. Deans, Directors, and Department Chairpersons
     1.4. Radiation Safety Office (RSO)
     1.5. Principal User
     1.6. Radioactive Material and Radiation Equipment User

          1.6.1. Principal Investigator
          1.6.2. Authorized User
          1.6.3. Individual User
          1.6.4. Responsibilities of Users

2. Radiation Exposure Control

2.1. ALARA
2.2. Basic Radiation Protection Standards

          2.2.1. Occupational Dose Limits
          2.2.2. Internal Exposure
          2.2.3. Occupational Dose to Fertile Woman
          2.2.4. Occupational Dose to Minors
          2.2.5. Exposure to Non-occupational Exposed Personnel (General Public)
          2.2.6. Surface Contamination

2.3 Personnel Monitoring (Dosimetry)

          2.3.1. Dosimeter
          2.3.2. Thermoluminescent Dosimeters (TLD)
          2.3.3. Self Reading Dosimeters
          2.3.4. Issuing Dosimetry

2.3.4.1. Temporary Personnel from Other Facilities
2.3.4.2. University of Maryland Personnel Visiting Other Facilities

2.3.5. Exposure History

2.3.5.1. Lost or Damaged Dosimeters

2.3.6. Bioassay Program

3. RAadioactive Materials - Policy and Procedure

3.1. Personnel Authorization

          3.1.1. Principal Investigators
          3.1.2. Under 18 Years of Age
          3.1.3. Undergraduate Students
          3.1.4. Graduate Students
          3.1.5. Post Doctoral Faculty or Research Personnel and Classified Employees
          3.1.6. Non-University Personnel
          3.1.7. Casual Visitors
          3.1.8. Student Programs

3.2. Authorization Procedures

          3.2.1. Application for Possession and Use of Radioactive Materials
          3.2.2. Training and Experience of Radioactive Material and Radiation Equipment Users
          3.2.3. Processing the Application
          3.2.4. Renewal of Authorization

3.3. Possession, Receipt and Inventory of Radioactive Materials

          3.3.1. Ordering Radioactive Materials
          3.3.2. Receipt of Radioactive Materials
          3.3.3. Inventory Control
          3.3.4. Transfer of Possession

3.4. Use of Materials in Spaces not Listed in the User's Authorization - On and Off Campus

3.5. Transportation of Radioactive Materials

          3.5.1. Hand Transport
          3.5.2. Vehicle Transport
          3.5.3. Transport Between Authorized Areas

3.6. Storage

          3.6.1. Unsealed Sources of Radiation
          3.6.2. Sealed Sources of Radiation
          3.6.3. Special Cases
          3.6.4. Radioactive Waste

3.7. Signs, Labels and Signals

          3.7.1. General Requirements
          3.7.2. Radiation Area
          3.7.3. High Radiation Area
          3.7.4. Very High Radiation Area
          3.7.5. Airborne Radioactivity Area
          3.7.6. Rooms or Areas
          3.7.7. Containers and Labware
          3.7.8. Sealed Sources

3.8. Surveys and Inspections

3.8.1. Radioactive Material Users

               3.8.1.1. Classification
               3.8.1.2. Survey Method
               3.8.1.3. Typical Areas for Surveys
               3.9.1.4. Records

          3.8.2. Radiation Safety Office Surveys
          3.8.3. Restricted Area
          3.8.4. State of Maryland

3.9. Radioactive Waste

          3.9.l. General Requirements
          3.9.2. Solid Radioactive Waste
          3.9.3. Liquid Radioactive Waste
          3.9.4. Radioactive Vials
          3.9.5. Animal Carcasses
          3.9.6. Special or Unusual Waste
          3.9.7. Disposal of Radioactive Waste

               3.9.7.1. Removal by ENVSA
               3.9.7.2. Burial
               3.9.7.3. Disposal Into the Sanitary Sewer
               3.9.7.4. Incineration
               3.9.7.5. Final Disposal

3.10. Security

4. Radiation Producing Devices

5. Required Postings - All Users

     5.1. Radiation Emergency Procedures
     5.2. Notice to Employees
     5.3. No Smoking, Eating, or Drinking

6. Violations, Suspensions, and Appeals

     6.1. Violations
     6.2. Suspensions
     6.3. Appeals

Glossary

Index of Figures and Tables

Appendix A (Radioactive Materials Order Form)

Foreward

This manual spells out the requirements of the University of Maryland, College Park Radiation Protection Program and with additional procedures and directives is a guide to the regulatory requirements governing the use of radioactive materials and radiation producing devices at the University of Maryland Campus and satellite facilities. All personnel using radioactive sources are expected to be familiar with and abide by the requirements. Failure to comply could jeopardize the user's safety and that of others, as well as the authorization to use radioactive materials or radiation producing devices on the Campus and areas off campus under UM administrative control. The University license is subject to periodic audit by the State of Maryland, Department of the Environment, and US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NRC to ensure compliance with the requirements of this manual and the conditions of our radioactive material licenses. The Radiation Safety Committee reviews the Radiation Protection Program on an annual basis to ensure effective operation and compliance with both State and Federal regulations. This review is documented in the Radiation Safety Committee Minutes. Failure to comply with the requirements in this manual may result in suspension of the users authorization and could lead to the loss of the University license.

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