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When
Do You Need One? |
A radiation
safety protocol is needed when:
- You
are using radiation/radioactive materials in humans
research subjects.
- Accumulation
in the lab of activity beyond the "max HP ceiling"
value in either table of the activity
control table (splitting orders in the Bldg. 21
Hot Cell Facility does NOT require a protocol).
- The
handling of this amount is performed in the Bldg
21 Hot Lab Facility only.
- Any
amount of volatile radioactive iodine or bromine is
used outside the Bldg
21 Hot Lab Facility
- using
any amount of a positron emitter.
- using
any amount of an alpha emitter.
- Animals
Studies involving radioactive materials. NOTE:
Animal studies involving radioactive materials or radiation
producing equipment (RPE) require an approved Animal
Study Proposal (ASP) reviewed by your institute's Animal
Care and Use Committee (ACUC),as well as, the Radiation
Safety Branch. Contact your Health
Physicist for specific radiation safety guidance
in developing your ASP. For non-radiation safety issues
regarding ASP's please contact your institute's ACUC
or the Office
of Animal Care and Use.
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What
are they? |
- DRS
Protocols are written contracts between Authorized Users
and the Radiation Safety Branch detailing the following
information:
Description
of experiment
Amounts and types of radioactive material handled
Locations of Use
Radiation Safety precautions followed to minimize exposures
Individuals permitted to handle the protocol quantities
- DRS
Protocols are valid for 2 years
- Major
Changes such as procedures, personnel, activities handled,
and location of experiment require protocol amendments.
- Copies
of the protocol forms are available from your Area Health
Physicist
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What
if I Need Help With Writing My Protocol? |
DRS
provides a list of standard protocol requirements that can be
included in your protocol application. This will help expedite
the protocol review process. |
Standard
Protocol Requirements for:
Iodinations
PET Radionuclides
in Animals
Animal
Studies Proposal Requirements
Calcium-45
Chromium-51
Phosphorus-32
Sulfur-35
I-125 and I-131 Labeled Compounds
Radiation
Safety Protocol Application
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