Requirements
for Minors Intending to Use Radioactive Materials
Prior to
work with radioactive materials a minor must submit an application
to the DRS for approval. DRS will verify the following criteria
are met:
Minors
under the age of 16 are prohibited from working with radioactive
materials
Minors
who are 16 or 17 years of age are prohibited from handling
source vials and need special permission from the Radiation
Safety Officer (RSO) to use other radioactive materials,
including performing monthly surveys
Before
working with radioactive materials, minors must have successfully
completed the "Laboratory Safety" course and the "Radiation
Safety in the Laboratory" course
All
use of radioactive material by a RSO approved minor must
be directly supervised by a trained adult NIH staff member
at all times
Failure
to supervise the minor while he or she is using radioactivity
will result in immediate suspension of the Authorized User's
privilege to order and receive radioactive material
Written
consent of the student's parents/guardians is required as
part of the approval process
