University Facilities
Environment, Health & Safety Services
RADIATION SAFETY
Getting Started
Application to Use Radioactive Material
Initial Training
How To...
Choose a Survey Meter
Order Radioactive Material
Dispose of Waste
Use Dosimetry
Survey a Lab
Safely Handle Radioactive Material
All radioactive waste must be collected in containers supplied by EH&S. To request an empty container or have a full container picked up, fill out the Request for Radioactive Waste Disposal form (RW-50). See the back of the form for a description of radioactive waste container types available. Refer to the instructions provided on each of the types of waste containers supplied for the proper disposal procedure. Fax the form to Radiation Safety at 829-2029 before Monday, 2:00 P.M. for pickup on Wednesday. We cannot accept any request after 2:00 P.M. since we need the time to prepare the containers for Wednesday's delivery.
When faxing in the request, be sure to include:
- The Principal Investigator's Name
- Location of the container (building and room)
- Type of container (dry, liquid, etc.)
- Container Number
- The isotope and estimated activity in the container
- The account number to be charged for disposal services
Note: You must perform a wipe test on every container that is to be picked up. Please attach the raw data to the container. Radiation Safety staff will not pick up a container without the wipe survey attached!
Obtain extra copies of the Request for Radioactive Waste Disposal form at our forms page. If your have questions on proper disposal methods, waste minimization techniques or other safety procedures, please see the Campus Radioactive Materials Safety Manual.
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