HSD010R Working Safely with Unsealed Radioactive Sources

Working Safely with Unsealed Radioactive Sources (rev 6)

Appendices

1. Commonly used radionuclides - A brief introduction to use
2. Commonly used radionuclides - Properties, and data for risk assessments
3. Commonly used radionuclides - Data on external dose rates for risk assessments
4. General precautions for work with unsealed radioactive sources
5. Radiation contamination monitoring equipment
6. Guidance on monitoring of contamination resulting from radioactive substances
7. An example of a contamination monitoring form - IR007
8. Contingency plans and First aid
   • Contingency plans - Department and University - IR064 (rev 2)
   • Immediate First Aid in cases of Accidents with Radioactive Materials - IR051
9. Suggested spill kit for incidents involving unsealed radioactive sources
10. Recording Stocks
    • Recording acquisitions, stock and waste radioactive substances: information and forms
    • Radioactive Substances Record of Stock, Use and Disposal - IR006A
    • Radioactive Substances Stock Record Form - IR006B
11. Risk Assessments: Guidance and form
    • Risk Assessment Guidance (for form IR005) - IR004
    • Risk Assessment for Unsealed Sources - IR005
12. HSE Guidelines for expectant or breastfeeding mothers
13. Registration form for users of radioactive substances
    • Registration To Work Form - IR016 (rev 2)
    • Unsealed Sources Worker Induction Record - IR028 (rev 1)
14. Information for Classified Radiation Workers - IR059
15. Carrying out Tritium wipe tests - HSD160R
16. Decommissioning an unsealed source laboratory
    • Decommissioning of Laboratories used for Work with Unsealed Radioactive Sources - HSD159R
    • Decontamination form - IR050
17. Laboratory standards for areas where radioactive substances are used or stored, or where radioactive waste is accumulated or disposed - HSD054R
18. Model Local Rules: Laboratory Work involving Radioactive Substances - HSD158R
19. A glossary of terms used in Radiation Protection - IR060 (rev 2)
20. A List of References Used in Radiation Protection - HSD198R