A radiation safety protocol is needed when:

1. You are using radiation/radioactive materials in humans research subjects.
2. 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).
3. The handling of this amount is performed in the Bldg 21 Hot Lab Facility only.
4. Any amount of volatile radioactive iodine or bromine is used outside the Bldg 21 Hot Lab Facility
5. using any amount of a positron emitter.
6. using any amount of an alpha emitter.
7. 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.

1. 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

2. DRS Protocols are valid for 2 years
3. Major Changes such as procedures, personnel, activities handled, and location of experiment require protocol amendments.
4. Copies of the protocol forms are available from your Area Health Physicist
   

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