MSU's Radiation Safety Manual Radiation Safety Manual (PDF)
Work with radioactive material requires approval in the Click Compliance system. Click
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It is mandatory that all workers, including principal investigators, be certified prior to the use of radioactive materials. Certification is obtained by attending the introductory EHS training class and passing the radiation safety examination.
Initial training must contain minimally the items listed in Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 19.12 (10 CFR 19.12), Training for Radiation Workers.
Required in the Ability LMS
Site Specific Checklist
Researchers wishing to work with radioactive material must complete and submit the radioisotope approval application form in the Click compliance system. Approval is determined by MSU's Radiation Safety Committee.
Any receipt of radioactive materials must be authorized by the EHS Office. Authorization is based on prior approval by the Radiation Safety Committee.
Request Order
Inventory
Dosimetry Request/Change Forms
Surveys
EHS will make independent surveys of all active radioisotope labs at least quarterly. Inventory assessment, contamination control, personnel monitoring, and training and waste disposal practices will be addressed during these surveys.
All rooms or areas in which licensed quantities of radioactive materials are used or stored must be posted with a "Caution Radioactive Material" sign, an "NRC Licensing and Regulation Information Bulletin" sign, and a "Notice To Workers" sign. Door signs must include the principal investigator's name and phone number, and where he or she can be reached in the event of an emergency. Postings can be obtained from EHS.
Request Door Sign
Download NRC Postings
Prior to closeout of radioactive materials use areas, release of radioactive use equipment and/or radioactive materials approvals, it is the responsibility of the approved principal investigator to ensure that steps detailed in the EHS Closeout Procedure document are followed.
Forms
Declaration of Principal Investigator Absence Forms: