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Radiation Safety for Sealed Sources

OUTLINE OF MAJOR PROGRAM POINTS

Part No. DVD19 [Ordering Page]

The following outline summarizes the main points of information presented in this video program. This outline can be used to review the program before conducting a classroom session as well as in preparing to lead a class discussion about the program.

This video discusses the many aspects of radiation safety for sealed sources as follows:

• Sealed sources are used for many purposes, especially in the medical field, for industrial uses and for geological exploration

• Basic radiation safety practices for sealed sources include the following: (1) Never handle sources with your bare hands (2) Keep sources shielded (3) Monitor the sources with measurement devices (4) Use good storage practices (5) Secure sources during transport

• High Radiation Area – Should be posted with signs and alarmed. For first responders, a description of the source is optional but useful. Posting is required by regulation.

• Inventory and Leak Tests – Both must be done every six months.

• Separate records must be kept for leak testing and inventory. Leak test records cannot be used as inventory records.

•  Inventory can be done in instruments such as scintillation counters by confirming that it is working properly – no need to dismantle.

• If source is leaking, notify regulators and store leaking source in safe manner.

•  Leaking is confirmed by activity above 185 Bq or 11,100 dpm. Must show that this activity can be measured above background.

•  Regulatory Requirements – Need training specific to the irradiator. Ancillary workers and First Responders need training – First Responders need to know where source is and level of risk.

•  Security – Make sure sources cannot be stolen or lost.

• Plan for emergencies – use shielding if needed, lead is best but soil can be used too – 4 inches of soil is equal to 1 inch of lead.

  This radiation safety video (or DVD) comes with a post test quiz and 10 training certificates. Additional training certificates can be ordered at a cost of $1 each. Training certificates are customized for this particular video and need only the employees name to be added.

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Part No. DVD19 [Ordering Page]


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